“Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord, saying, ‘The Lord is witness between you and me.” 1 Samuel 20:42 NIV This is part one of my 3-part series on friendship. From the moment we stepped into the neighborhood sandbox with our toddler […]
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” Matthew 25:21 Have you ever had one of those weeks where you felt frazzled and unappreciated? How about days of insignificance […]
“You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” ~ Psalm 18:28 NIV Recently, I awoke to a darkness that had come upon me like a cold fog. The feeling of simple happiness was gone, and the familiar gray I had lived with for more than 10 years had returned […]
“…but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst.” John 4:14 It has been more than a few weeks since I have earnestly opened my bible and read the words. It has been more than a few weeks since I have deeply read a devotional. It has been spotty […]
“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” ~Ephesians 1:17 NIV A week ago, we wanted time to slow down so we could hold on to the moments with family and friends for […]
May the promise of salvation and the assurance of eternal life born through God’s gracious gift of Jesus fill you with joy, peace, and HOPE this Christmas. We’ll see you after the holidays with even more HOPE for the road. May God bless you all! In hope and love, Raye & Renae
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. – John 3:17 NIV It was the same thing year after year. My little sister and I would get up early on Christmas morning to sneak a peek at the gifts under the tree, […]
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” Psalm 5:11 Ihad been to lunch with my Mom. The restaurant was on the opposite side of a strip-mall from Target. I needed […]
