One of the bloggers I have enjoyed reading daily for years died yesterday. Her family wonderfully wrote her blog each day until they announced that she had passed away. I am grateful to them for doing so. Becky Dingle of Chapel of Hope Stories was a consummate blogger whose posts were filled with wisdom and... Continue Reading →
Seeking Jesus for the Right Reasons: A Devotional
John 6: 24-27 When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they also got into boats and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. And when they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, when did You come here?”Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly, I say to... Continue Reading →
In Consistency of Beliefs and Actions is No Confusion: A Devotional
Hebrews 13: 8-9 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. I had a co-worker whose mood swings and... Continue Reading →
Traveling Means Finding Places Where We Can Be Who We Are
Image Credit Sarah Whiley I am in the liminal state of wanting to stay and needing to go. I want to hit the road and find new out-of-the-way places. There is no substitute for traveling the road less taken, To do new things and see a few unfamiliar faces. I want to go where there... Continue Reading →
I Want to Be Wheat, Not Chaff!
Daily writing promptWho was your most influential teacher? Why?View all responses His name was Dr. Gorsuch, and he was a history professor. When I took his class, I understood why so few people remained in the class after a couple of weeks into the semester. He was definitely a hard taskmaster, with lots of reading... Continue Reading →
Walk the Road to Emmaus with Jesus: A Devotional
Luke 24: 25-32 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. As they approached... Continue Reading →
Count Your Blessing and Bless (Praise) the Lord from the Soul: Wednesday Devotional
Rodin Museum in Paris, France, May 27, 2023 Psalm 103: 1-6 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth... Continue Reading →
Compliments Attest to Our Humanity
Daily writing promptWhat was the best compliment you've received?View all responses Just yesterday, my daughter told me that I was the best mother. That matters because I am her biological aunt. I have been complimented a lot regarding my teaching, but recognition of the sacrifices that parents make for their children brings me much joy.... Continue Reading →
What an Awesome God We Serve: Monday Devotional
Paris, France, May 2023 Psalm 65: 5-8 You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas, who formed the mountains by your power, having armed yourself with strength, who stilled the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and... Continue Reading →
Lord, Please Give Me a Servant’s Heart: Sunday Devotional
Psalm 119:73-76 You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. I know, O Lord, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it. Now let... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 