I’ve always been a daddy’s girl. When I was growing up, there was no greater punishment than my dad’s disappointment. My love and respect for him kept me from doing a lot of things because I knew he wouldn’t approve. As much as Daddy loved me, God loves me more.…
HYMN DAY! “Jesus Is Lord of All” by LeRoy McLard is a bold proclamation. I pray it is yours to make, because if it is, you’ve discovered the Source of true joy. (Photo compliments of Phoebe Janzen) 1 Jesus is Savior and Lord of my life, My hope, my glory,…
Does this scripture make you think of the Old Order religious groups? It’s actually pretty good advice. If we keep our hands occupied doing good works, our minds will be too focused on our own behavior to gossip about someone else’s actions. *grin* Actually, the most important part of the…
Christians, when we wallow in the world, we’re doing so much more than satisfying flesh or “tripping” or “being human.” We are rejecting God’s instruction. The same God who sent Jesus into the world to die for our sins calls us to holiness–a holiness made possible by Jesus’ sacrifice. Do…
Every now and then it does us good to look at how we’re spending our time. We only get 24 hours a day and they can never be recaptured once they’ve passed. Am I using my hours wisely? Am I building relationships? Am I growing in grace? Or am I…
Do you ever wish you had a life map? You know, one that would show what you’ll find when you round the next bend so you can be prepared for whatever you encounter? Life doesn’t work that way. We make our plans, we set our course, but quite often we…
HYMN DAY! “Under His Wings” by David Orcutt Cushing gives such blessed assurance. Under His wings I am safely abiding; Though the night deepens and tempests are wild. Still I can trust Him, I know He will keep me; He has redeemed me, and I am His child. Under His…
Like you, I’ve faced quite a few storm clouds in my life. Some literal, some figurative. In both cases, one thing I’ve learned: the Lord is my Strength. He’s also my Song. When I praise Him, particularly in the storm, I discover a sense of peace and comfort that makes…
Some people look to the stars, consult cards, or read their horoscopes to “see” the future. No offense intended, but there’s a good Arkansas word for those kinds of practices: hogwash. The only source to give us confidence about the future is faith in God. He sees all, hears all,…
What makes our soul well? Salvation. Where do we find salvation? It’s not in being good, in church membership, or following any number of man-made rules; it is found in Jesus Christ. Our lives change eternally when we acknowledge we need a Savior, proclaim He is God’s Son who took…
