The Heart Chooses

I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. Psalm 119:30 NIV Growing up with three siblings and not much money, us kids did not always get choices when it came to food or clothing. My parents both worked hard to buy whatever food or clothes were on sale and my siblings … More The Heart Chooses

Lord Willing

Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that. James 4:14-15 NIV Lord Willing…These are two words that belong together. … More Lord Willing

Many Sparrows

 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12: 6-7 NIV Have you ever felt worthless, maybe in a trial or when someone criticized you? I had … More Many Sparrows

God Made Them All

God looked at everything he had made, and it was very good. Evening passed, and morning came. This was the sixth day. Genesis 1:31 New Century Version I recently wrote this poem for children. It has a message for all of us in it. God Made Us All Cats can’t talk, but they ‘meow.’Cows can’t … More God Made Them All

Practicing Praise

I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:1-2 NIV You know the phrase, “Practice Makes Perfect?” Well, it’s not true, really, because none of us are … More Practicing Praise

Learning to Count

All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. 2 Thess. 1:5 Do you remember learning to count, as a child? I remember my teacher making me, for homework, count to a hundred, by tens, to two different people … More Learning to Count