Look At Me
“You, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.” Psalm 3:3 ESV Anytime I hear a young mom say, “Look at me, just look at me,” to calm, comfort, or focus her fussy or misbehaving…
Rise Up
"Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation." Luke 22:46 ESV My Momma was a happy riser. She woke up smiling and singing, and she expected the same from her daughters. She'd announce the day by…
Blood & Tears
"In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace." Ephesians 1:7 NKJV I spent grades one through three as one of the walking wounded. Blood and tears were a constant in my…
Finding Refuge
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1 ESV We all need a place of refuge at times. In those times... When the burdens of life overwhelm and threaten to pull us under. When the schedule…
Numbers & Names
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine." -Isaiah 43:1 ESV Numbers. Not my favorite things, even though I've always done well in math, statistics, and accounting. Numbers are black and white. Numbers are…
Tasty Bites
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. - Matthew 5:6 ESV Tiny morsels intended to tempt the taste buds and stimulate the appetite for the full course—that's the definition of an appetizer. It teases the…
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…