I just trashed the devotion I had written for today, after I became convinced that it is not what I want to put out there today. Now, more than ever, I long for the right words to say how beautiful and wonderful Jesus is, but sometimes the words sound too much like my own and … More Not of This World

Several years ago my phone taught me a lesson, after it drove me crazy, that is! No matter how many times I unplugged the charger cord and reinserted it, my phone would not charge! Even different cords wouldn’t produce a charge. There was just no power getting to it. Finally, and this is very embarrassing, … More Staying Connected

 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NIV News Flash! I was not the most popular girl in school. Over many shy years as a child, I learned to fade into … More A Trial of Love

How about a day of hope! We have trials, for sure, but we are not alone in them. We have God on our side. He is our hope, cheerleader, coach, friend, support, guide…anything we need Him to be. His love knows no bounds when it comes to us. He gave us the most valuable thing … More Where is Hope?

This picture of beautiful flowers surrounded by brokenness caught my attention. Do you sometimes feel “broken?” I do. I wonder that God still loves me even though I seem so weak in trials. That is the point though! It is a good thing to know we are broken, weak, misguided, without Him. Then we know … More Broken

But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.17 You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely. Psalm 59:16-17 NIV You know how singing usually makes you feel … More When Singing Hurts

We use the word, “love” on just about everything, don’t we? Why? Maybe it is because we feel a stirring in our hearts so we just automatically call it love? We love God, our friends and our family. But…we tend to love things ,too. Hmmm…Should we be doing that so much…saying we love THINGS? We … More Love, Love, Love

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 (NIV) We are God’s children. He loves us even if we disobey … More God Teaches His Children

I don’t always post on Saturday, but a thought came to me during morning devotions. Awhile ago, and many times in the past, I have been offended by someone. It happens, even nice people do things that can offend. However, I used that feeling of being wronged to treat them differently. Woah…just now the Lord … More Be”grudge” Me This Thought

But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. … More Were You There?