“You have been a shelter for me, a strong tower from the enemy.” Psalm 61:3 I recently had the opportunity to travel along the castle-studded Rhine River. On the voyage, we passed fancy, fairytale castles as well as damp, dilapidated stone structures. One common theme stood out: they were all fortifications, usually built atop a […]
I love my country—not with a haughty arrogance that excludes others. Not with a heart that seeks to justify or overlook its failures.
I love the principles on which our country was founded.
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” Proverbs 31:26 ESV Who are the women who shaped your life? Did they pass on unforgettable words of wisdom or teachings of kindness? Since Mother’s Day comes in May, this month I want to share words of wisdom from some of […]
Sometimes I act as if God has called me to straighten out the world. These days, I see an array of wrongdoings and crooked practices that need straightening. I find so many reasons to complain, to criticize, and to rant. So, for my birthday, my husband asked our friend Dale to build me a soapbox. […]
When I was single and reeling from the blow of a broken relationship, a women’s minister advised me to “date Jesus.” Now, I know this cute, blond lady had good intentions. She meant I should concentrate on my spiritual life and not rush into a new romantic relationship. But the term, “date Jesus,” did not […]
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105 ESV I had good intentions. I woke up early, and in the quiet moments of a new day, I resolved to spend time with the Lord. Specifically, I needed God’s wisdom concerning a financial decision. In the stillness […]
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:4-5 HCSB It’s hard to be joyful in January. In December, we may have been singing “Let It Snow.” But, when January arrives, we get tired of cold, dreary weather. The bills roll […]
“For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.” 2 Peter 1:16 How do we distinguish between myths and events that are truly majestic and miraculous? As an eight-year-old child, I loved the idea […]
Do you ever feel like life is one giant puzzle, an assortment of random pieces without pattern or purpose? When my family got together for Thanksgiving, we did what many families do. We ate turkey and pie and played games. And, off and on, we worked on a jigsaw puzzle. I have a love-hate relationship […]
What’s the big deal about pumpkin spice? Why do we get so excited about falling leaves and the orange, red, and gold of autumn? At a recent women’s retreat in South Carolina, I was giddy with excitement over every tiny glimpse of color. I scoured the trees to discover a blush of crimson among the […]