Of Offenses, Bridges & Rest
The fall colors are in full display, and here in New England, are boldly declaring the beauty of God. Week 3 in Settle My Soul boldly brought these thoughts ... ~*~*~ "Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense."Â (Proverbs 19:11,...
In the Shelter. In the Shadow.
“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.†(Psalm 91:1, NLT) It’s one of those “go to†verses when we are in need of protection. So familiar and yet I wondered how I had ever missed one simple word. One...
God’s Smile
"O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open your eyes and see our despair ... We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy." (Daniel 9:18, NLT) "We think that God will smile on our efforts. He doesn't. God's smile is not for the healthy...
Active
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Active. "I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ." (Philemon 6,...
Forgiving My Father, Forgiving Myself
Forgiveness. It is a struggle for us all at some point in life. It was certainly a struggle for Peter, who asked Jesus this question: "Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?" (Matthew 18:21, NLT) In her book, Forgiving My Father,...
Comfort and Hope for Women
Recently two small books landed in my mailbox. They are small in size and large in encouragement. We all have days which do not go as we had planned or hoped. Every woman faces days which are disappointing, frustrating, fears rise up, or the challenges seem...