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  • Christian-devotional, comfort, encouragement, God's ch;ild, Jesus, our Savior, Talking to Jesus, The Name of Jesus, Uncategorized

There’s Something About That Name

Do you find it hard to remember people’s names? One thing I try to do when I meet someone new is to write their name as soon as I can. At the “Y” I’ve been meeting several regular attendees and…

  • America, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, encouragement, Freedom, God, our creator, God's blessings, God's love, God's protection, goodness of God, gratitude, security

An Altar of Remembrance

Today I’m sharing a devotion from one of my books, “Morning Walks with God,” (devotion on May 25). I hope you all have a blessed day. An Altar of Remembrance Memorial Day—it’s a day to remember and honor the war…

  • Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, God's love, God's mercy, God's protection, God's Watch care, goodness of God, gratitude, Loving God, peace, power of God, storms of life, trusting God

Thunder and Lightning

I know thunder and lightning storms can be scary, but I actually enjoy them, especially at night. The noise is powerful, but the lit-up sky is awesome. What a tremendous display of our powerful, awesome God! We don’t need to…

  • Christian example, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, encouragement, faith, Family, godly legacy, godly living, living by faith, The Christian life

The Legacy of a Woman

I had the privilege of being the speaker for my daughter’s mother/daughter luncheon at their church this past weekend. Their theme was “The Legacy of a Mother.” I chose as my topic “Jochebed,” the mother of Moses, and did a…

  • Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, God's Word, growing in Christ, Jesus, our Strength, spiritual exercise, Time with God

Physical and Spiritual Growth

For several weeks I’ve added exercising on a reclining bike at the Y. All the new equipment makes it possible for you to choose a video of scenery which you can “travel on,” so it feels like you are moving…

  • Christian life, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, fruit of the Spirit, Jesus-the way to heaven, new life in Christ, Uncategorized, way to heaven

New Life

I love walking around my yard in the spring and seeing all the new life bursting forth – my flowers and my bushes. I have to admit I was surprised when I looked at one of my plants that I…

  • Christian life, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, God, our Helper, God's faithfulness, God's Watch care, storms of life, times of trials

Breaking Through the Clouds

I had the privilege of flying to Daytona, Florida to visit my sister recently. It was a week I will never forget. The morning walks on the beach watching and listening to the waves as the splashed onto the shore…

  • access to God, Choices, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, encouragement, Focus on the Lord, God our peace, peace, resist the devil

Longing for Peace

Peace on earth. Peace in our homes. Peace in our mind. Oh, how we long for peace. Peace often depends on our circumstances, our feelings, on other people and if they in any way send us spinning, there is no…

  • burdens, Choices, Christian-devotional, encouragement, faith, God's faithfulness, Jesus, our Strength, living by faith, questioning God, storms of life, trusting God

The Big Question – WHY?

Most of us, probably many times, have asked the simple question, “Why?” So, you aren’t alone. David, in the Psalms asked, “why,” and even Jesus, himself, asked, why? “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matt. 27:46. So…

  • attitudes, be an example of God's love, Choices, Christian conduct, Christian example, Christian life, Christian-devotional, Showing God's love, Sweet spirit, Sweet testimony, testimony for Jesus, The Christian Walk

Yes, It Hurts, But…”

If you have ever fallen and broken a bone, yes, it hurts; but you get up and you get over it! If you wake up in the middle of the night with a cramp in your leg, yes, it hurts;…

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