For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light. Matthew 11:30 (NLT)   I am repeatedly moved by Susie Larson’s Daily Blessings. Since I haven’t had time to write myself, I’m passing this along to bless you.   Before you take another step today, may you pause and give…

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NLT)   I love when God sends a clear message! He often whacks me over the head because I don’t respond…

If only you would prepare your heart and lift up your hands to Him in prayer! Job 11:13 (NLT)   We’ve reached the half way mark.    Lent is half over.  How is your preparation for the crucifixion?  Have you made intentional efforts to connect with God or reflect on your life?    I haven’t…

Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable.  Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8 (NLT)   There’s something about 40…   The rains flooded the earth for 40 days and nights, the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years,…

Every detail in the Bible serves a purpose. We misunderstand the adage to ‘turn the other cheek’ without understanding the meaning of a slap on the right cheek.

  1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT) Never stop praying. I am often moved by posts by Neil Vermillion and am passing along today’s post “I don’t have enough time to pray”  I, too, hear this excuse often and share his thoughts: I don’t have enough time to pray….. I hear this quite frequently, but this really…

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.  Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. …

  Don’t try it alone. Steph and I were tourists these past few days in Siem Reap, home to Angkor Wat and many other ancient temples.  We awoke early to photograph the sunrise over the temple, after which we explored the temple grounds on our own.  We looked at the many buildings and intricate carvings.…

    We also pray that you will be strengthened with all His glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need.  May you be filled with joy.  Colossian 1:11 (NLT)   Happy New Year (x12)!  I am experiencing the never ending start of 2015.  I depart NYC minutes after ringing…

I am privileged to serve Jesus. Though I am still often disobedient and rebellious, I joyfully serve Him. But it wasn’t so when I first believed.