Psalm 91:1-2 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.” Psalm 32:7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 16:23-24 From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive. 24 Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. The words we hear on social media today are often harsh and mean-spirited. They damage the souls of people. The division in the United States creates... Continue Reading →
1 Timothy 2:1-4 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 3... Continue Reading →
I thought I couldn't remain married for more than three years. I first married at age 19, and for three years, all was good, even after we took custody of four children. But, one day, he announced that I needed to work, because he didn't want to care for other people's children any more. For... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhen you think of the word "successful," who's the first person that comes to mind and why?View all responses My husband and his first wife reared four children. But when she insisted he go to law school to earn more money than he made as a chemist—something he didn't want to do—the marriage... Continue Reading →
Psalm 34:4-7 I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. When... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat have you been putting off doing? Why?View all responses Just yesterday, as I once again spoke of some of the worst moments of my life when I knew that the Lord God was with me, someone suggested I needed to write a book about my life. I have been told the same... Continue Reading →
Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground, GA, 2024 Luke 12:6-7 “What is the price of five sparrows—two copper coins? Yet God does not forget a single one of them. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. With a bird... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat would you do if you lost all your possessions?View all responses When I had to leave an abusive relationship, I left all of my possessions behind without a second thought. I wanted to live, and I knew that love that came with scars was not the love that the Lord wanted for... Continue Reading →
Two of my 13 great-grandchildren were visiting. I love encouraging them to feel valued. 1 Peter 4:10-11 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you.... Continue Reading →
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