The alarm sings, and with a groggy sigh of irritation, I reluctantly drag my hand from under the cocoon of warmth enveloping me and hit the off button. Slowly, I push myself out of bed, pull on my housecoat, and stumble to the bathroom for my morning routine. Returning to the bedroom, I hang up … Continue reading What to Wear?
I wake at 3:43 a.m., thoughts swirling through my mind, and the emotions they bring flood in on their heels. A hundred failures and desires: to be more, do more, and have more. But how? My mind flits through an endless stream of possibilities, none guaranteeing an answer. Then I remember what the Lord says … Continue reading What Are You Seeking?
A blazing sun and cyan-coloured sky welcomed our group to the horseback riding adventure. An experienced rider led us on a slow trot down a well-travelled path that threaded through green fields interlaced with groves of trees. We reached one such grove, where the path had created a green, shaded, alluring archway for us to … Continue reading Have You Fallen?
“Blessed is the man Who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked Or stand in the way of sinners Or sit in the seat of mockers.” Psalm 1:1 NIV I have two lovely ladies who hold me accountable for memorizing Bible verses. Every two weeks, we check in and share our chosen verses. … Continue reading A Deadly Progression
Friday was filled with betrayal, tragedy, brutality, and horror. Today is Saturday, the Sabbath. Sabbath represents rest, peace, and praising the LORD for His sovereignty and salvation. But where was Mary’s peace after watching her firstborn son be cruelly tortured and murdered? Where was rest for the minds and hearts of Jesus’s followers? John, who … Continue reading What About Saturday?
I recently celebrated another birthday. Growing up, my mother always celebrated our birthdays and made sure we had a cake and at least one present, even when times were lean, and our numbers grew. She also liked to be celebrated, right into her nineties. So, birthdays are a big deal in my family, and I … Continue reading Birth Days
What’s in a name? I was named Patricia Elizabeth. Patricia means of noble birth, and has its roots in Latin. Elizabeth is a biblical name meaning “my God is an oath.” * In the early days of our friendship, my friend and her husband were talking, and Rick was trying to remember my name. “You … Continue reading What’s In a Name?
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given. Isaiah 9:6 NKJV Here we are, a few days away from Christmas Day. The stress is rising, fatigue deepening, and frustration mounting as we wonder how we will get it all done. Today, let’s take a deep breath, close our eyes and … Continue reading Advent – Week 5
“For God so loved the world…” John 3:16 NIV Most of us get a thrill from giving gifts to those who are precious to us. Our hearts look forward to blessing them with something that will make them smile, comfort, or help them. God made us in His image. Therefore, it stands to reason God … Continue reading Advent – Week 4
“This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:12 NIV God is a God of humility. During Advent, we celebrate that Almighty God, who needs nothing and lacks nothing, humbled Himself to be born as a weak, helpless human baby. Not a … Continue reading Advent – Week 2