Times of Refreshing

We are currently in the middle of summer where I live, and the sun and heat have taken their toll on my yard. Day after day of temperatures over 100 …

Being Diligent with Your Gift

Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so …

Purpose Triumphs Temptation

The most dangerous thing on planet earth is a toddler without a purpose. It’s like a tornado ripping through a town. We never know which way it will turn and …

BEAUTIFUL

I am going to make everything around me beautiful – that will be my life. Elsie deWolfe It’s the little things that matter.It’s the thoughtful creation of a simple meal.It’s …

My Rock, My Fortress

Honest confession time. When we travel to other countries, we are always strategizing how we can accomplish what we want to do for the best price possible. Sometimes it’s a …

The Ultimate Father

Of course with the celebration of Father’s Day being just a few days away, I wanted to take a minute and reflect on our Heavenly Father. He truly is the …

For the Sake of the Gospel

The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods.  After they had been severely flogged, they were …

My Journey & His Will

“My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.” John 4:34 The will of God. A great mystery to me. …

Consider the Flowers

Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If …

These 3 Remain … Love

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 I love ice cream. I love to travel. I love spring. I …

These 3 Remain … Hope

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 Hope.The inner resolve to press forward and believe even when circumstances seem …

These 3 Remain…Faith

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 All these will last to the end of time … faith, …