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

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

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

New Church Home

Our faithful God led me to a new church home. A visiting friend asked a ministry partnership, and the referral has led me to a wonderful representation of the Body of Christ here in Knoxville. Trinity Community Church (www.tccknox.com) actively Continue reading New Church Home

Encouraging Words

My word from God for this year is pathways – pathways to healing, provision, and relationships. Words and stories through others encourage me to walk in faith that the word for this year will be fulfilled. In the spring, a Continue reading Encouraging Words

Walking in Mother’s Lessons

My mother would have been 100 later this year. She was 91 years old when she died. This week, I am pondering the lessons I learned from her while she lived and contemplating those I have learned since her homegoing. Continue reading Walking in Mother’s Lessons