Service in 2026

God is faithful to give me a word and scripture for myself each year. Last year, I learned more deeply about His Fatherhood and being His chosen child. This year, the word is service, but it is couched in my Continue reading Service in 2026

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

Merry Christmas!

May this Christmas find you and yours immersed in the love of God and one another. Every blessing from Tennessee. Peg Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall Continue reading Merry Christmas!

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

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