Daily writing promptTell us one thing you hope people say about you.View all responses I love people, not in a romantic way, of course, but I hopeit shows in my actions. That means being compassionate, caring, helpful, and remarking on people's value and worth. I hope that my smile relays to others I meet that... Continue Reading →
The Great and Marvelous Deeds of God: Sunday Devotional
Psalm 86:10-13 For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God.11 Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. 12 I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. 13 For great is your love toward me;... Continue Reading →
What Does Fellowship With God and Others Really Mean?
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 →
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 →
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. 5Â It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Â Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with... Continue Reading →
Wear Your Best to Represent the Lord: A Devotional
Art in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, May 30, 2023 Colossians 3: 11-14 Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each... Continue Reading →
Respecting Other People’s Choices Leads to Peace
Daily writing promptWhat are you passionate about?View all responses When I announced that I was applying for a promotion, many of my colleagues thought I was crazy and ridiculed me fiercely. I was the last hired in the department and had less than three years on the job. I had seen an advertisement for a... Continue Reading →
Enter into God’s Presence with Gratitude: Tuesday Devotional
Porto, Portugal, May 20, 2023 Psalm 118: 19-21 Open for me the gates where the righteous enter, and I will go in and thank the Lord. These gates lead to the presence of the Lord, and the godly enter there. I thank you for answering my prayer and giving me victory! I count waking up every day... Continue Reading →
A Thanksgiving and a Testimony: Sunday Devotion
Psalm 116: 16-19 O Lord, I am your servant; yes, I am your servant, born into your household;  you have freed me from my chains. I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the Lord. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people—in the house... Continue Reading →
Be the One People Like Having Near Them
Your beautiful, ready smile radiates the love of God. Your courage inspires those afraid to let go of fear. Your enthusiasm is contagious and inspiring. And that is why people like to have you near. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt from Sammiscribbles: Radiate in 35 words. This really describes my wonderful husband pictured.
Help from Heaven 