Hope in the Wilderness . . . .
Morning praises: Birdsongs, a symphony to the early morning sunrise. Fresh air filling my lungs. Your Spirit won’t let me go . . .❤️ Your Word to me: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the...
View ArticleBe Still and Know . . . .
Daily Praises: Thunder in the distance, reminds me of Your Rule over all. Joy in difficulty–because of Your Presence in my life. Prayer–Your invitation to intimacy with You . . .❤️ Your Word: “God is...
View Article“I Was A Brute Beast Before You. . . .”
Praises: Our times are in Your most capable hands. Time with You in the now. Heaven because of Jesus; our eternal Hope. Your Word: “When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, I was senseless...
View ArticleThe Age-Old Question . . . .
It has been months since aligning words on a page came freely. Some refer to it as “writers block”—I liken it to a dam that’s full to bursting but continues to keep the flow of words from finally...
View ArticleHope and Direction in Challenging Times . . . .
In my post, More Than a Bible Study . . . . I wrote in the hope of encouraging you to go deeper in your own walk as you help friends or acquaintances with their problems. Using the guidelines developed...
View ArticleThe Age-Old Dialogue . . . .
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that...
View ArticleOn Spiritual Regrouping . . . .
Regrouping according to Merriam-Webster: To reorganize (as after a setback) for renewed activity; to alter the tactical formation of a military force Spiritual Regrouping: Refers to those times when...
View ArticleTo Feel His Pleasure . . . .
“His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse,nor His delight in the legs of the warrior;the Lord delights in those who fear Him,who put their hope in His unfailing love.”Psalm 147:10-11 As illness...
View ArticleOn Helping and Growing Through Problems . . . .
From the beginning of my Counseling career my primary goal has been to help those I serve gain confidence in God’s willingness to guide them through His Spirit and His Word. It was out of that desire...
View ArticleCourage to Love, Courage to Forgive . . . .*
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.Love never fails.”I Corinthians 13:6c-8a I find it almost amusing when...
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