Sep 1, 2021 | Bible Study Sneak Peeks (Excerpts), Christian Life, Follow Christ (Count the Cost)
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105) There is a reason why God’s Word is described as a light to our path. The farther we travel in the wrong direction—away from God and His Word—the darker it gets. Once we take that first wrong turn,...
Jun 18, 2021 | Courage, Sanctity of Life, Spiritual Growth
He could have walked away . . . They were not married, his girlfriend was pregnant, and her family was pressuring her to have an abortion. But instead of walking away, my dad found the courage to propose. Seven months later, I took my first breath, never knowing how...
Apr 4, 2021 | Christian Life, Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Spiritual Growth
I love my handy little label-maker. Truth be told, I use it more than necessary. Not that long ago, a friend asked me if I would print some labels for her. Of course I was delighted! Apparently, her family enjoyed having a variety of coffee. However, they kept...
Apr 1, 2021 | Bible Study Sneak Peeks (Excerpts), Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Sacrifice, Suffering
On a moonlit night at the garden of Gethsemane many years ago, blood, sweat, and tears poured forth from Jesus’s body as He prayed – but something else penetrated the veil of darkness that night: the sweet aroma of Mary’s perfume … In Old...
Mar 11, 2021 | Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Prayer, Surrender
Have you ever thought, “If I just pray more often, or harder, I’ll get closer to God and be able to hear God’s voice”? I certainly have. But then I read this beautiful verse in my Bible. “Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me and he who...
Dec 15, 2020 | Character of God, Christian Life, Spiritual Growth
Though things seem different this year, Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. It is especially fun when children are young. Who can resist the joy of seeing little loved ones’ faces light up as they discover the thrill of an exciting new toy? However,...