Our storms in life will come and go, and some are stronger than others. God never promised a life free of storms, but he did promise to be with us and bring us through them if we believe in Him. Through these difficult times and anytime, the Bible provides us guidance to get through any … Continue reading The Lord Is Our Refuge
Our Future and God
When we think about next year or the next five years, what comes to mind? We want to plan! Maybe you want to build a home, start a family or retire and enjoy the warmer weather. There's nothing wrong with planning, but we cannot be certain about the plan or what the future holds for … Continue reading Our Future and God
Empty Nest
Life certainly moves fast when you get older. I never really understood that, but now I do. My husband and I did not have our kids right away. We wanted to be married and have fun as a couple, and we did. Years later we knew it was time to start a family and now … Continue reading Empty Nest
Gone Fish’n
Yesterday turned out to be a very nice day. It was 63 degrees, a little breezy and sunny. Finally, no rain! I was in the house doing a few things, while my husband was in the garage doing something. Since both of us were tired of doing stuff around the house, we went on a … Continue reading Gone Fish’n
Mary or Martha
Two sisters who wanted to please Jesus, but in different ways. I started writing this lesson on listening and learning, and it made me think about school and what I learned. When you were in school, did you learn anything from your teachers? Some kids liked their teachers and others did not. There were some … Continue reading Mary or Martha
Spring Projects
I don't now about you, but when I am home too long, I start getting ideas. I look around the house to see what new project I can start. Though I should not say that "I" can start, more like "we" can start. My poor husband. He looks at me with confusion when I say … Continue reading Spring Projects
Confidence in God
As many of you, I am staying home during this crisis. Many of you are "essential workers" and I am thankful for all you do. My daughter is an essential worker at an assistant living facility. She, as everyone else there, takes precautions and wears the personal protective equipment that is required. I know that … Continue reading Confidence in God
What If we could change the past!
We have our entire life to make decisions and plans, but our plans are not always fulfilled the way we want them to be. You hear people say, "In five years this is what I will be doing." How do you know that? You don't! We cannot predict the future and we cannot change the … Continue reading What If we could change the past!
Beauty in the midst of anxiety
With so many warnings and information from our local authorities, it is difficult not to get anxious. These are trying times and we are all in this together. We can take this time to settle down and watch movies, play games, read a book or write a letter. If you happen to take a walk, … Continue reading Beauty in the midst of anxiety
Our bodies, Our temple
Thinking of your body as a temple is not something we usually think about. I used to think of a temple as a huge building of some sort. Your body is a temple. "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received … Continue reading Our bodies, Our temple
