I wanted to understand the meaning of fellowship as presented in the Scriptures and sung about in churches. A song we sang in church when I was little was What a Fellowship, and I always wondered what that word meant, but I never researched it until the last few days. I was reading the book... Continue Reading →
The Constant Presence of the Lord Gives Me Strength: A Devotional
Amsterdam, 2024 Psalm 139:1-7 O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. 2 You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. 3 You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. 4 You know what I am going... Continue Reading →
Problem after Falling Found: Thank You, Lord for Protection.
I never heard of concussed teeth. I knew that we can experience a concussion in our brain. I don't watch football like I used to because when a player falls, I tremble. So, I thought the endodontist was wrong about a concussed tooth that died because of the impact of my face plant. All I... Continue Reading →
Good Leaders Know When to Follow!
The supervisors that I liked most during my working years were people who understood that they didn’t have all the answers. They realized that sometimes they needed to listen to the views and reports of others. They were humble enough to allow subordinates to change the course of an operation, if they were convinced that... Continue Reading →
When You’re in the Teeth of the Enemy, Victory is Coming: A Devotional
Psalm 3: 7-8 Arise, O Lord! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked! 8 Victory comes from you, O Lord. May you bless your people. A new member of our church learned this week that they have cancer. As someone who has survived colon cancer, I could almost... Continue Reading →
Stay Encouraged and Hopeful: A Devotional!
Gibbs Gardens, Ballground, GA, April 2025 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. 9 We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. Life is different today, or is it ?... Continue Reading →
Remembering Whose We Are: A Devotional
2 Peter 2:1-3 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 2 Many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. 3 In... Continue Reading →
Real Love is the Greatest Gift of All: A Devotional
Amsterdam, May 31, 2023 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with... Continue Reading →
Remember First to Say Thank You for Miracles!
Daily writing promptYou get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do?View all responses The most fantastic news I received was 50 years ago when I learned during my fourth pregnancy that I would likely carry to full-term. My first thought was to thank God for hearing my prayers to become a... Continue Reading →
The Lord Equips You For the Work He Gives You: A Devotional
Exodus 36:1-2 So Bezalel, Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the Lord has given skill and ability to know how to carry out all the work of constructing the sanctuary are to do the work just as the Lord has commanded.” 2 Then Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 