Patience, Peace & Perspective
"Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him." (Psalm 37:7, NASB) This seems so simple to do and yet when in looking up the definitions of two words, it no longer was so simple. Rest --> "refreshing ease or inactivity." Wait --> "to remain inactive until...
Clean Heart, Loyal Spirit
Recently I remembered when in washing a pot, I splashed some of the residue onto my blouse. Immediately I went to spray stain remover but even after going through the wash cycle, the faint outline of the spots could be seen. The spots brought some Scripture to mind....
Overheard in an Orchard
"Do not fret because of evildoers ..." (Psalm 37:1a, NASB) "I believe that this verse is as much a divine command as "You shall not steal" (Exodus 20:15) ... May we set it aside once and for all and simply be obedient to the command "Do not fret." OVERHEARD IN AN...
Treasure
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Treasure. Our youngest granddaughter is with us four days a week while her parents work. The schedule is not the usual 9-5, so she...
Now You Are The People {{Let’s Have Coffee}}
Sainthood. What does it mean to be a saint? In 1 Peter, we are given an identity check: “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of...
Stillness, Peace, and Presence
Last week brought beautiful reminders to keep walking with God, no matter what the days may bring our way. "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing." (John 15:5, NASB) I sat...