“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV A few months ago I wrote about my “NASA project” of making a garden. The point then was how I couldn’t merely do a simple, […]
“Give us today our daily bread.” – Matthew 6:11 NIV My son is a competitive kid who often turns his everyday tasks into some sort of challenge, or battle to win. The other morning he told me how he uses two bookmarks when he reads a book. One to keep his place, and […]
Did you know the term “hog”, relating to motorcycles, is actually an acronym? Ok, so I’m way behind the times, I know, I know, but I always thought it was just a slang to describe bikes—sorry to the riders, but I did. Then my husband fulfilled a life-long dream of owning one, and I learned […]
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 […]
You know those times, when you’re hanging out with good friends or family and one-person, out of nowhere, changes the mood by asking a serious question. A question that puts everyone back on their heels and causes that uncomfortable silence? A question you just know will lead to deep, deep conversation—whether you like it or […]
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” Jeremiah 1:5 NIV Anyone else noticing more butterflies these days? They seem to be all over the place, at least here in Southern California. Must be their time of year. It reminds me of something. […]
Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. – Psalm 141:3 NIV Growing up, my mother would tell me I talked like a Whip-poor-will’s rear-end in flight (though she used a more colorful word). It sounded strange to my young ears, and I wasn’t sure what she meant, […]
Did you know that Jesus prayed to his father specifically for YOU? I didn’t either! Well, I sort of did—probably like you, but really didn’t key in on it…until a few days ago. The other morning I was reading in the book of John and saw a verse in a completely […]
