The rain keeps falling… drip, drip, drip. The slow persistent water slides from the leaves of the choke cherry tree in an unrelenting manner. My yard is filled with verdant growth this summer. We have not had flooding in my…
Peace in Stormy Weather
Category: Trials
Independence
Today as I write this, it is the Fourth of July. We Americans love this holiday. It celebrates our independence; the assertion of our right to govern ourselves, and our determination not to let others dictate to us how we…
In My Own Prison
She paced the floor of the small space of the prison cell. Back and forth, wringing her hands, her heart felt as though it would come right out of her chest. It seemed more like a dream than reality. Would…
You Matter
Yes, you. I know that it’s sometimes hard to hold to, this truth that you are important. But it is true. You have been chosen by God for this place and this time in this world. Your heart matters to…
Blessed be…
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name… John 1:12 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has…