We have all heard the stories of praying mothers and grandmothers like Susanna Wesley, whose children and grandchildren became great men and women of God. This week I realized that I need to become part of that group and spend more time praying for my children and grandchildren.
Today more than ever there is a need…
When our pastor said this in a sermon I was reminded of how much difference a word can make. In the above sentence the only difference is from or in, but they mean totally different things.
David wrote a lot about hiding in God:
"Thou [art] my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt…
Don't you just hate waiting? I know I do, but then I’m always on the go and find it frustrating to have someone not keeping up with me. I know that isn’t a very good attitude and I’ve spent years learning to wait.
Someone once said, don't pray for patience or you’ll find yourself standing in…
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I also want to mention my daughters article on Gilded Gears - Victorian Jewelry with a twist - that was in our local newspaper on Sunday. Her is a link to the article - Avon Sisters Start Jewelry…
This is a devotional that I read often. It is by Elizabeth Elliot and is often just what I need in my fast-paced day. I hope you will find refreshment in it too.
“Be still and know that I am God…” Psalm 46:10
First Be Quiet
Our hectic lives involve many changes, and changes require decisions, and decisions…
You remember well those first months of having a new baby – right? I know I do. Sleepless nights turn into groggy days, piles of never ending laundry, quick, easy meals grabbed on the run, and the joy of watching your new baby all blend into one.
I remember Dan saying he didn’t realize how long…
I have a lot of friends – myself included – who are struggling with difficulties of every sort. One has a very ill child, another has an unbelieving husband, still another whose husband is unemployed. No matter what the problem, Jesus is the answer.
When I read this devotional by Hannah Whitall Smith, I couldn’t help…