Jesus Overcame
The word that has stuck with me after the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection is “overcome.” I am reminded that Jesus told his disciples on their last night together, “Take heart, I have overcome the...
View ArticlePeace = Power
“Peace be with you.” This is the manner in which Jesus greeted his disciples several times when he appeared to them after his resurrection. These comforting words were spoken not only to signal the...
View ArticleTake a Lesson from Tulips
I have been observing my tulips over the past few weeks. Their ability to withstand the springtime snows that have hit have left me amazed. Last weekend, when we were enjoying 60 degree temperatures...
View ArticleA Cheerful Heart
“A cheerful heart is like medicine to the soul.” From Proverbs May you find yourself cheered this week as you chuckle at the actual bloopers taken from church bulletins. “Don’t let worry kill you – let...
View ArticleFEAR
This weekend my family and I celebrated the high school graduation of my nephew. The weather was picture perfect as we sat on a grassy hill overlooking the football field where 301 graduates embarked...
View ArticleTake Away That Smudge
Have you ever had a big smudge on your glasses or sunglasses that prevented you from seeing the whole picture? I was recently removing a smudge from my own sunglasses and it made me think about the...
View ArticleFuel Up!
Yesterday while I was out running errands, I saw a lady and her sweet dog taking a break in the shade of an evergreen tree. I could see that her dog was quite aged, yet still walking and enjoying the...
View ArticleEye of the Storm
Enjoy this great, inspirational song to get you through the storms of your week.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sx8wTnnfSc
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Let the Son Rise
Several days ago, my husband and I returned from an 8-day trip to the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii. The sights in Kauai are quite amazing. We were fortunate enough to have a condo that overlooked...
View ArticleThe Light Keeps Shining
What a joy it was to experience our Children’s Time at church today. The topic was the Olympics and the group discussed how the torch travels all the way from Greece and at the opening ceremony the...
View ArticleJesus’ To-Do List
In my role as an elementary school teacher, I find myself constantly making lists to help me keep track of the man tasks that need to be done to help my students. Making lists keeps me organized and...
View ArticleThe Laborers
There is no doubt that laboring is part of everyday life on earth. Over the recent Labor Day weekend, I read a devotional that made me realize that just about every comfort we enjoy is a result of...
View ArticleDON”T GIVE UP ON YOUR PRAYERS!
This past Friday night found our family playing tag team with my husband’s truck. My daughter needed the truck to load t-shirts, tables and other items to sell at her high school homecoming football...
View ArticleTurn Your Prayer Life Around
Ever since I read a blog post called “Turnaround Prayers” I have truly turned my prayer life around. The blog, written by Bob Hostetler, talks about how misfortune can lead us to pray “Lord, help us.”...
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