Monthly Archives: December 2012

The water heater is busted and the repairman can’t get here with the new one, but there’s a tiny bit of water coming out of the faucets, plenty of food and a beautiful winter wonderland outside. God is good. Let’s … Continue reading →

I feel so blessed to have had 4 days off for Christmas. For decades I’ve not only worked Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, but the rest of the week, too. Thank You, dear Lord Jesus—and Happy Birthday! I love You!

No wonder so many people become depressed and even suicidal during the Christmas season. Society has made it into a time when you’re supposed to have huge family gatherings, lots of presents, Christmas plays , romance and diamonds; huge meals … Continue reading →

Finishing journaling in my old journal in preparation for my new journal (a Christmas present from a friend). As I journaled, I realized I needed to start a God journal which is a typed, ongoing letter to God in which … Continue reading →

I’ve been teaching Bible study at the assisted living facility for nearly 6 years and have lost many during that time. It’s sad to watch someone literally begin to deteriorate in body and mind, leaving the present to think of … Continue reading →

1 John 3:11 says so much as we view all the anger and violence in the world: “This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.” In these end times we’re going to see so … Continue reading →

From March 6th of Beth Moore’s “Praying God’s Word Day by Day” devotional: “I confess to You that I am overwhelmed by the task ahead, but I am thankful that You have authority over all things. Heaven is Your throne; … Continue reading →

When someone tries to stop you from speaking or teaching the Word or praising God—rejoice!  Blessed are you! Great is your reward in heaven! And if you stop, the stones will cry out! (Matt. 5:11-12; Luke 19:40).  Remember—it’s not you they’re rejecting—they’re … Continue reading →

“This is the resting place, let the weary rest.” (Isaiah 28:12) Oh, this battered soul, this weary body, this frazzled mind will come to You and take refuge. Spread Your wings around me, sheltering me from this noisy, frantic, lost … Continue reading →