Recently, there has been some disappointing and heartbreaking news about popular Christian leaders, singers, and writers who have admitted to not living rightly before the LORD. This is distressing to hear, but what has bothered me equally is what some other professed followers of Christ have written about them. We shouldn’t write, speak, or judge … Continue reading Handling Betrayal
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
“Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive To my cry for mercy. If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared.” Psalm 130: 1-4 With each stumbling … Continue reading Out of the Depths
Sisters, sisters, There were never such devoted sisters, Never had to have a chaperone, no sir. I'm here to keep my eye on her. Caring, sharing, Every little thing that we are wearing. When a certain gentleman arrived from Rome, She wore the dress and I stayed home. All kinds of weather, We stick together, … Continue reading Sisters, Sisters!
"In Him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace."Ephesians 1:7 NIV Forgiveness, can it be, that you have truly forgiven me? Unworthy, full of shame. kneeling before you, broken, in pain. Repentance, in my soul, knowing I've fallen away from you. Desiring, in my … Continue reading Forgiveness
It was a small thing, a silly thing. My husband had turned on a football game. He was going to be watching another football game later with my son and grandson as well. Now I really enjoy watching football, sometimes. However he didn't ask if I wanted to watch it or if I wanted to … Continue reading Yeah But…Yeah But…Yeah But
Supper was finished and dishes done. It was a cold, dark wintry night but seemed so safe and warm in our home. My husband and I were settling in for a quiet evening when the phone rang. It was our son. He wanted to talk to both of us so I got on the extension. … Continue reading The God Who Stays