Troubled Times
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." - John 16:33 NIV The time allowed each day to watch, read, or…
Approved
"For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man?" Galatians 1:10a ESV Most of us would admit that we enjoy the approval of others. Some would go so far as to say…
Asleep At The Wheel
"So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober." 1Thessalonians 5:6 ESV The sun was beginning to ease its way through the cloud-covered night sky, and my eyelids were heavy. Having drawn the short…
In Review
"But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end." Lamentations 3:21-22 2025 is hours away from its conclusion, and year-end review lists are everywhere, covering…
My Christmas Prayer
May the joy and wonder of this season fill your heart, bring a sparkle to your eyes, and a glow to your cheeks. May your fellowship with family and friends be glorious – overflowing with laughter, love, and little ones’ gleeful cries…
No Room
Poor Joseph. He was tired from the journey, but, more than anything, Joseph was worried about his young wife's well-being and the baby to be born. Frustration and fear must have set in when, as a last option, Joseph had knocked on…
Gifts for the King
"Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star when it rose and have come to worship Him." Matthew 2:2 ESV What a sight it must have been in the humble Bethlehem neighborhood when a…
Make A List
"His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. Through these, He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through…
Thank You
And now we thank You, our God, and praise Your glorious name. 1 Chronicles 29:13 ESV Many of the finer points of social etiquette were not included in my upbringing. My mom left the farm behind when she entered adulthood; my dad…
Gratitude
"I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever." Psalm 86:12 ESV Do you consider yourself a grateful person? Spend much time watching or listening to news programs, economic forecasters, political…
Weighed Down
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 ESV Cold, icy rain sliced through the cloudy evening sky. Purse over my shoulder, umbrella in the hand of the arm holding my barely…
You Know Better
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. - 1 John 1:9 ESV How many times did I hear these words as a child? "Sherri Renee! You know…
Clearer Vision
"My ears had heard of you, but now my eyes have seen you." Job 42:5 NIV We all experience bad days. Days when nothing goes right. It begins badly and progressively worsens as the day continues. Sometimes, those days stretch into weeks,…
Grasshoppers
Our backyard was enormous with plenty of room for Momma's chickens to roam, a swing-set with a slide and teeter-totter, a large patio, and on the far back side of the lot, a graveyard for every pet goldfish that passed away and…
Hopefully Devoted
"And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works...and not be unfruitful." Titus 3:14 ESV Anybody out there old enough to remember the 1978 American musical film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John? Set in the 1950s, "Grease" is the…