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

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

Uncomfortable Answers

My habit is to ask God for wisdom, knowledge, discernment, and understanding regarding my life, my health, and my future. He is faithful to answer. Sometimes though, the answers are uncomfortable. As you may recall, I have struggled for years Continue reading Uncomfortable Answers

Thankful at All Times

My health concerns continue, but I am thankful daily that my bloodwork and other markers are improving. In November, my specialist reviewed my labs and made recommendations for supplements to improve my status. They are working! My bloodwork and daily Continue reading Thankful at All Times

Unashamed 2023

As always, I asked the Lord in late December for a word indicating what He’d like me to learn this new year, and He responded quickly with “unashamed.” Believers’ minds go to the scriptures about not being ashamed of the Continue reading Unashamed 2023

Feast of Trumpets

Sundown in Jerusalem is approaching today, September 25, 2022. Feast of Trumpets, the first of the unfulfilled Jewish feasts begins with it. (For more information about the feasts, one online resource is https://www.therefinersfire.org/jewish_holidays.htm ).   I will be spending this Continue reading Feast of Trumpets

Perseverance in Challenge

Elizabeth II of Great Britain died last week. Her passing has evoked remembrances of my mother. They were only two years apart at birth, but there were similarities in their characters that speak to my current life challenges. The examples Continue reading Perseverance in Challenge