Father-Daughter Relationship Deepens

Happy New Year! 2 Corinthians 6:18 …I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.”  The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing Continue reading Father-Daughter Relationship Deepens

Rest and Peace

  Our church has studied the names of God this autumn semester. Pieces of a revelation came to me at various times during that study. The Holy Spirit pulled it all together as a word. We all want peace in Continue reading Rest and Peace

Beloved

I believe God is saying to me that I need to see the word “beloved,” especially in the New Testament, in a new way. Perhaps others need to see it too. Ecclesiastes 3:11 says in part: He has also planted eternity [a Continue reading Beloved

Warning and Comfort

Three weeks ago, the Holy Spirit led me to read Psalm 86. My faithful God was warning me that there was sorrow ahead. And then Charlie Kirk was assassinated. We mourn a husband and father who believed and taught that Continue reading Warning and Comfort

Father’s plan for service

My heavenly Father continues to confirm greater depth in our relationship, His purpose for my life in this season includes a plan for service. I walk again in the calling He instructed me to start in the first two years Continue reading Father’s plan for service

Encouragement from friends

The encouragement of friends helps me navigate challenging times. My church is in a season of prayer and fasting for our body and ourselves. Deciding on my most pressing concerns was challenging, and two of my dear friends helped greatly. Continue reading Encouragement from friends

Remnants of the past swept away

A new devotional I purchased has illuminated issues that God wants to make in my relationship with Him as Father. Mark Medley’s “Trinity Trilogy” revealed some of the remnants of problem perspectives in my view of God the Father. (See Continue reading Remnants of the past swept away

A friend testifies about God’s blessings

My friend, Judith Emmons, honors us by sharing her testimony of God’s blessing of salvation and a fulfilling life because of Jesus and His sacrifice: Part One: The Catholic Years I was born on a Catholic Holy Day, in Saint Continue reading A friend testifies about God’s blessings

I AM, your Father

Each year, I ask God for a word or phrase for spiritual focus. This year, it is “I AM, your Father.” I believe God wants to deepen my relationship with Him as my Father. My memories of fathers are mixed. Continue reading I AM, your Father

Christmas Peace 2024

Peace always descends with Christmas because Jesus brought it with Him and left it for those who believe. Contentment and peace are interrelated – choosing contentment brings peace. My new home is a place of contentment for me. I choose Continue reading Christmas Peace 2024