“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 It’s funny, maybe a little ironic, that as I read this verse,... Continue Reading →
Unexpected gift
I sat in silence watching the streets of New Orleans pass by. I was on my way back to the airport via Uber. It was 4 a.m. in the morning, and I was still processing the two weeks prior. My eyes welled with tears as I asked the Lord to help me put into words... Continue Reading →
Let the Adventures Begin
As I left my house this morning, before the sun came up my thought was “Let the adventures begin.” My husband was taking me to the airport. I was heading to New Orleans to meet a friend as we head to Greece tomorrow. I prayed before we left the house and even as we drove.... Continue Reading →
Choose Peace
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”” John 16:33 Peace is such a powerful thing. It is so easy to lose when we do not remain in God. When we try to... Continue Reading →
Marriage Takes Work
Today I kept pondering the word honor or respect. I told God that because today is our 23rd anniversary, I wanted to make a special point to show honor and respect to my husband. We have been together the better part of the last thirty-one years. We are a testimony to God’s grace and mercy... Continue Reading →
Steadfast Love and Faithfulness
“Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.” Proverbs 3:3-4 Today is the anniversary of my first marriage. I am grateful for God’s mercy and grace.... Continue Reading →
Goodness
Oh, how great is Your goodness,Which You have laid up for those who fear You,Which You have prepared for those who trust in YouIn the presence of the sons of men! Psalms 31:19 God has laid up and worked His goodness for me. He is the one I fear and take refuge in. I see His goodness manifest... Continue Reading →
Not Going to Serve
"But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” Daniel 3:18 All of Daniel 3:1 - Daniel 4:3 spoke to me today. It is a story most are familiar with, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery... Continue Reading →