Burden Bearers

"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2 It was a typical Texas afternoon – blistering hot. My sisters and I had decided that only a Slurpee from the 7-Eleven about a half mile away would provide…

Time to Move On…

"You have stayed long enough at this mountain." Deuteronomy 1:6 Over the past months, a difficult decision had to be made. Much time was spent in God’s Word and in prayer, many tears were shed. My sweet husband provided great encouragement, godly…

Daddy’s Shoes

“If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25 Do you remember walking in your daddy’s shoes? I do. My daddy’s feet were sized in proportion to his heart – both were very large.…

Take Heart

"Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid." Mark 6:50 Does it seem at times that you are battling headwinds no matter which direction you go? Nothing is easy. Each step is a battle against forces stronger than you. By the…

It’s War

"Fight the good fight of faith." 1 Timothy 6:12 Talk of war surrounds us. War in the Ukraine. China, North Korea, Russia – war talk and saber-rattling. War against COVID, and now Monkeypox. The culture – race – political - ethnic –…

Light Walker

“God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5 The nondescript dark gray building sits on the other side of town in an industrial area. There are no windows; you enter through a steel door in what…

Defeated

"For the LORD your God is He Who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory." Deuteronomy 20:4 In recent months during conversations and reading comments on social media, I’ve heard women expressing feelings of…

Absolutely Soaked

“…My heart stands in awe of Your Word. I rejoice at Your Word as one who finds great treasure.”   Psalm 119:161-162 (NKJV) Finally! I made it to my car, opened the door and threw my purchases into the passenger seat. Dropping…

It Had to Come Out

O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. Psalm 51:15 Glancing in the mirror, my face looked every bit the tired grandma, or “Mimi” as my grands know me.  It had been a great, but tiring evening with…

A Love Story

"As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love." John 15:9 The story of Ruth and Boaz is considered by many to be the Bible’s classic love story between a woman and a man. It is…

Bread of Life

"Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger..." John 6:35 Confession…I have had a life-long love affair with bread. Breads of all types: white, wheat, rye, pumpernickel, sour dough, dinner rolls, sesame, French,…

Ears Wide Open

“Hear, O Heavens, and give ear, O Earth; for the LORD has spoken.” Isaiah 1:2 Rusty: My firstborn, Rusty was about four years old, out of the tub, dried and wrapped in his towel standing at the top of the stairs, yelling…

Careless Words

“So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things.” James 3:5 ESV We tend to focus on the BIG things – BIG is better, right? BIG wins, BIG houses, BIG bank accounts, BIG jobs, BIG titles, BIG…

Fearless

“For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, 'Do not fear; I will help you.'”  Isaiah 41:13 It was a time of. . . Great wickedness and disobedience, Rampant idol worship, Political…

Nothing But the Truth

"Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation..." Psalm 25:5 Growing up one of my favorite things was spending Saturday nights with my grandma because she would allow me to stay up late to…