“That’s right. Because I, your God, have a firm grip on you and I’m not letting go. I’m telling you, ‘Don’t panic. I’m right here to help you.’” – Isaiah 41:13 MSG I had to get an MRI for my aching shoulder that’s troubled me for the past year. I’ve had one before, and survived […]
The Lord looks from heaven; he sees all the sons of men. – Psalm 33:13 NKJV This is me. Every glaring fault, and every moment when I embrace the idea that I’m really God’s child. They may be your’s too. When I feel naked and exposed before Him, I cry at the ugliness still raging […]
“I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God.” Isaiah 45:5 I have to claim defeat. I have to give in to another person being able to say to me, “I told you so!” Those have to be some of the sourest words to these ears. […]
“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” – John 10:9 NKJV by Elaine Tietz A tour of Israel. A life-long dream come true. Bible stories coming to life. Walking where Jesus walked. Getting baptized in the Jordan. In a boat […]
If all goes well, while you are reading this, I hope to be on top of a glacier in southeast Alaska, “mushing” dogs. Say, what…? My husband and I will be on our much needed and highly anticipated vacation of a lifetime—an Alaskan cruise. A great deal and many milestones to celebrate…, it was […]
“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:6 NIV One of my favorite new “reality” shows is about a family who has homesteaded in […]
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” – Jeremiah 31:3 NIV It started out easy enough. Just walk up to each person in the room, greet them with a hug, and tell them “God loves you!”. Okay, I can do that. I like people and hugging. And […]
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV “I know exactly what you’re feeling.” “Oh, I’ve been there.” “I know how it hurts.” “I know that pain.” I can now join the throngs of people that say […]
