Peace in a storm

God proved Himself faithful to His word to me again last week. On Valentine’s Day not long after 5 p.m., multiple gunshots rang out on my street. My experience with target shooting confirmed it was not fireworks and that it Continue reading Peace in a storm

Covenants fulfilled

Today I rejoice in fulfilled covenants, especially in marriages. A wonderful man of God went to be with Jesus this weekend, and his 20-year marriage with the sweet woman he loved ended. But it didn’t just end – their covenant Continue reading Covenants fulfilled

Intertwined lives

God is faithful to remind me that we are intertwined with one another on this earth. I noticed on Facebook this morning that two of my friends know each other, a fact I had not realized before. I also became Continue reading Intertwined lives

An even happier New Year!

This New Year is different. I know in my spirit and soul that 2019 will mean fulfillment of dreams as no year has done for me for a very long time. A season of serious pruning is nearly complete: The Continue reading An even happier New Year!

Decorating with joy

This week I decorated my home for Christmas as much as I do these days. I have a friend who inherited her family home and her family decorations. She is the recipient of new additions regularly and decorates her entire Continue reading Decorating with joy

Holiday choices

The autumn and winter holidays are full of choices for me again this year. My memories of the loss of family members began a long time ago. My great-grandfather died when I was in my late teens. His is the Continue reading Holiday choices

Seasonal revelation

My pastor, Joel Osteen, hit the nail on the head this weekend. John 15 explains what happens to believers as they journey on a fruitful path – God prunes them and their lives for greater fruit production – and it Continue reading Seasonal revelation

Giving thanks for healing

Healing is the focus of my thanks this holiday weekend. The rest God grants me yields blessing of health in many areas of my life this year, both in body and soul. The chronic disease is healing. My need for Continue reading Giving thanks for healing

Faith before fruit

Paul said that believers would be perfected until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6). That process of being perfected continues until we breathe out last breath or we are transformed at His return. But the process requires our cooperation Continue reading Faith before fruit

Fighting with myself – or not

I am reading a book about how to finish projects. Jon Acuff’s “Finish” is opening my eyes to issues I didn’t know I had. https://acuff.me/books/ Initially, I am shocked that things I have believed are based on lies but the Continue reading Fighting with myself – or not