People come in all varieties. Not just in appearance, but in personalities. God asks us to love and care for others. All others. It can feel impossible and of course we should never put ourselves in the position of attempting to interact with those who might put us in danger. But, for all others, lovingContinue reading “Those Who Challenge Us”

Goodness knows we’ve had our nerves tested lately. Living through months of an unknown virus, unpredictable weather in many areas of our country, constant negativity in the media, even an unfounded nationwide fear of killer bees! This year has been a different experience from years past. We have had difficulty networking in the usual way.Continue reading “Support Networks”

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, In God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? Psalm 56:3-4 Did you know the word fear occurs five hundred times in the Bible? And the word love occurs five-hundred and forty-seven times? Faith occursContinue reading “Fear and Trust”

Silent warriors live among us. I have seen them. You have also seen the silent warriors. Who are they? You might be one. They are the spouses taking care of their loved ones who are sick or frail. They are children taking care of aging parents; older siblings taking care of younger siblings. They areContinue reading “Silent Warriors”

For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Chris Galatians 1:10 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men Colossians 3:23 Paul wrote these words,Continue reading “Do You Measure Up?”

Sometimes people don’t realize when God speaks. We may think our lives are falling into place because of coincidences. We just happen to be in the right place at the right time. We are “lucky.” Good things just happen to us by accident. For people of faith, it is different. Sometimes we beg for directionContinue reading “Moving Forward”

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds James 1:2 These last months have seen heartbreak, struggle, physical pain, surgery, and the meticulous chores that accompany moving into a new home. At times, feeling overwhelmed, it was all I could do to read daily devotionals. Maybe you have had days likeContinue reading “Count It All Joy”