Even in a Prison!
How could someone confined in a prison and awaiting a trial write such a passage and prayer to a body of believers? But that’s what Paul was all about. Realize, a prison back then was nothing in comparison to what…
Category Hope
Keep Looking Up
In my sunroom I have a small figurine of a frog. The little guy sits with his head and large eyes looking upward. On the base is written one word–HOPE. Now, if that frog’s head was hanging down, do you…
Power in a Name
Guess I’m getting personal today; but here’s my question–What are you wearing? What kind of clothing did you put on today? Probably something to keep you warm in this bitter cold weather (at least here in western New York)! Actually…
Draw From the Well
When I was a child growing up on my father’s farm; for years we didn’t have running water (imagine that!). My dad would draw water from our well and bring in a bucket of fresh, cold water for us to…
Give Me This Mountain
At the age of 85 Caleb was ready to “take that mountain!” He had already joined forces with the other Israelites as they were taking possession of the Promised Land. Now, as the inheritance was being divided among the tribes,…
Come Walk with Me on the Water
The familiar story of Jesus walking on the water is found in Matt. 14:22-33. I’m still amazed at Peter’s request for Jesus to bid him come and walk on the water. Of course, we know what happened. We wouldn’t literally…
Don’t Be Cast Down!
The sunshine was such a welcome sight Saturday morning after so many dark, cloudy days. It brought to my mind something my oldest grandson, Shane, (who has down syndrome) used to love to say to me—“Sunshine on my shoulder makes…
When the Decorations Come Down
I always take my Christmas decorations down on New Years Day. It’s a chore I don’t like doing; getting the ornaments, etc. back in their right box and packing the totes–never seeming to get them packed in the same way.…
Almost Home!
Last week, once again, brought back a lot of memories for me. It was 7 years ago, but I can remember so vividly the days leading up to my husband’s home going the day after Christmas. Perhaps the most special…
My Christmas Rose
I’ve had a mini rose bush in a corner as I go out my back door for several years. I can hardly believe it is still blooming even after all the cold and the snow. I call it, “My Christmas…