Looking Forward
We find ourselves, now, looking forward to a new and better year. I pray that Covid-19 and its extensions disappear as they appeared in 2019. Blessings to you all; stay safe!
Guidance
The Lord will always guide us. He will satisfy our needs. We will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. (Isaiah 58:11 NIV)
Friends
Friends are special. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They listen and share a word of praise. Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of true friends.
Hidden Treasure
The human heart has hidden treasure, in secret kept, in silence sealed—the thoughts, hopes, dreams, and pleasures whose charms were broken if revealed. Blessings all.
Each Day Too Short
I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all of the friends I want to see. The longer I live, the more my mind dwells upon the beauty and wonder of the world
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Prayers from the Top
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:32 NIV) What a beautiful thing Jesus did for Simon Peter! He loved Peter so much that He prayed fervently that Peter’s faith would remain strong. Is it possible Jesus pleads in
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Footing Regained
The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. (Psalm 121: 5-6 NIV) Lord, fear has reared its ugly head again and is trying to take me far away from you. Hold me close, Lord. Even though I
Profound Humility
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. (James 4:10 NIV) The world we live in celebrates stardom, and the seemingly logical course of action is to promote ourselves like crazy to make sure we get our slice of the fame-and-fortune pie. However, James’ advice sounds more like a serving of humble
Precious Moments
And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. (1 Thessalonians 5:14 NIV) Lord, help us to help each other find You. Help us not to be too sensitive to constructive criticism. For my part, I ask Your forgiveness for
Grow in Christ
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. (2 Peter 3:18 NIV) Growing in the grace of Christ is to embrace all that He offers me in the way of love, mercy, and salvation. As I grow in His grace,