Hosea 2:14-15 “Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her. 15 There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she will respond as in the days of her youth, as in the... Continue Reading →
Offering the Fruit of Our Lips: A Devotional
Gibbs Garden, Ball Ground, Georgia, December 2024 Hosea 14: 2 Take words with you and return to the Lord. Say to him: “Forgive all our sins and receive us graciously, that we may offer the fruit of our lips." When I see nature in all of its colorful glory, I praise the Lord for trees, colors, and... Continue Reading →
I am the Woman at the Well: Fandango’s Flashback Friday
I originally posted this blog on January 5, 2018. It has been on my mind for a few days, and when I saw Fandango's prompt, I decided that maybe it's meant to be posted again for someone else's benefit. I have shortened it because the first time around, I didn't understand about being succinct. It's... Continue Reading →
There is Always Light for the Righteous: A Devotional
Paris, France, 2023 Psalm 112:4-10 Light shines in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and righteous. Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly. Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered. They do not fear bad news; they confidently... Continue Reading →
Let 2025 Be a Year of Restoration for the World!
Art part of the GIANTS exhibit, High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA. January 3, 2025 Hosea 6: 1-2 “Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. After two days he will revive us;on the... Continue Reading →
Big Hands to Hold that Do Not Hurt Makes Me Feel Blessed and Safe
I call him "Big Guy. " He is a gentle giant, not quite six feet tall. He has the biggest hands that I have ever seen, but they are hands that help and heal, not hands that hurt. When we finally met weeks after he sent me a post on a Christian dating site in... Continue Reading →
People Who See the Humanity of Others Influence Me Greatly
Daily writing promptWho are the biggest influences in your life?View all responses I have great respect for people who look beyond their concerns and work for others, like my pastor, Dr. Sheila and my husband, Douglas. She started a Dinner Church at the local VFW building. People of all races eat together and enjoy each... Continue Reading →
Jesus Paid It All: A Devotional
Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, May 2023 John 19: 28-30 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Strength is the Power to Overcome: A Devotional
Rodin Museum, Paris, France, May 2023 Luke 1:80 The child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel [as John the Baptist, the forerunner of the Messiah]. John the Baptist is often overlooked in sermons, but he gives us... Continue Reading →
Preaching With One-Day’s Notice Reminds Me to Always Be Ready
Our pastor has COVID. She had been trying to call me but was using my husband's number. I finally connected with her, and when she asked if I would preach the next day on the scripture she was going to use about mustard-seed faith, I knew that I needed more than 24 hours to study... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 