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!

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

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

New home, new contentment

I write to you all, more than 15,000 subscribers, from my new home. Moved but not yet all moved in. But my computer is set up and connected to the internet once more. This apartment in a senior housing location Continue reading New home, new contentment

Pathways Near Completion

My word this year is pathways. God is again faithful to complete the good work He started. Three pathways are this year’s goals. Health, community, and provision are the areas God showed me that He wanted to fulfill in my Continue reading Pathways Near Completion