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23 January

Piercing the Soul

Devotional, featured, January 23, 2020

“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” ~Proverbs 12:18 There are times when strong words are necessary. Words can shore us up, change our thinking, and support and strengthen our resolve. But, sharp harsh words are piercing, they wound, bringing nothing but pain. Have you heard the old expression, “soul weary and heart sore”? This well describes the bruising of our spirits and the weariness of our souls. The weight of the world and challenges of life often enough weigh heavy on our hearts and minds. Callous, thoughtless, hurtful words add.

2 October

Changing Seasons

featured, October 2, 2019

It has been said, “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” A lovely thought…. Autumn is a magnificent time of year. All of the changing seasons are beautiful. God has designed it that way: “He has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11) As the seasons change, so our lives are constantly changing, sometimes from day to day! In the center of all of this change there can be a.

1 July

Freedom: Remember Who We Are

featured, July 1, 2019

There are fundamental issues that must be addressed by those of us who claim to be believers and followers of Christ. Webster defines fundamental as “anything that serves as the foundation or basis of a system of belief, as a truth, law, or principle; a primary and necessary truth; an essential.” David who replaced Saul as the new king over Israel wrote in Psalm 138, “for You have exalted above all else Your name and Your word and You have magnified Your word above all Your name!” Jesus said, “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he.

21 December

Love Came Down

featured, December 21, 2018

The years bring many changes for all of us, some we never reckoned on! Christmas is a time of reflection; it is also a season of hope. As we approach the end of the year, it is natural to look back with contemplation and reflection. At Christmastime our hearts turn toward home. We remember our childhood and those we love who may no longer be with us. We think about the challenges of the past year, as well as the many blessings, and wonder what the future holds. We contemplate the unexpected things experienced, and often looking back, we clearly.

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