We are the proud parents of two heroes—Army Infantrymen who have served this country with honor and valor. The Lord has spared us the grief of having to deal with the loss of either one, but each one has paid a great price in their service to this country. They both came back from the [...]
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There are many fears within our human imaginations that we believe we cannot bear—apprehensions so terrifying, we often shrink from even admitting that they exist. The what-ifs of life are hopefully covered by our prayers to God for protection for ourselves, as well as for those that we hold dear. Some go so far as [...]
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One of the benefits of working from home is the flexibility to work anytime and anywhere. However, that also means being able to shut out the distractions that surround you at any given time. For me that can mean tuning out the TV, letting the answering machine pick up calls or shutting down my email [...]
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Q. I can hardly believe I am writing these words but I’ve hit a wall. My husband and I have just returned home from an attorney’s office. Unbelievably, not a divorce attorney, but a bankruptcy attorney. Hal and I have always made good money, paid our bills on time, gave to charity as we could, [...]
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It is fresh morning and I wait the time of meeting. My coffee is hot and tasty; steam rises in slow coils drifting into the warm atmosphere. These are moments of expectation as I gather my Bible. I pray for God to capture my mind - He always owns my heart - and to fill it with His will for this day.
The pages are sweet on my fingertips and turning them is an eager caress as I delve into the Word. There is no pressure to hurry, to rush ahead and scan the final chapters; I know the end of the story. I can peruse, re-read, and enjoy each truth as I find it once again. When God speaks a special thought from His Word straight to my heart, I know I have been well fed.
"Thank you Father for holy words, live words, and Your words spoken through Your Son that lead me in true surrender and desire for Your eternal Lordship over my life."
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord… Jeremiah 29:11
Sweet Words for my day,
Rhea
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