My 2012 in Picture Review
I sit in the stillness of my living room this morning, sipping my coffee and reflecting on 2012. I’m so thankful for the many blessings it brought, and for the lessons learned in the hard places. Most...
View ArticleDoing versus Being
As a task-oriented person, I’m tempted to start the New Year by writing a long list of goals I’d like to accomplish in 2013. It would start with basic stuff like…. Work out at the gym at least 4...
View ArticleThree Suggestions for Developing a God-Honoring Perspective
Life gets complicated sometimes, doesn’t it? I’ve blogged about how mine took an unexpected turn two weeks ago when my left Achilles tendon partially ruptured. Then, last Sunday my “good” knee gave...
View ArticleReassurance When We Don’t Understand Our Circumstances
“I have planned this in order to display my glory through Pharaoh and his whole army. After this the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD!” (Exodus 14:4 NLT) Life’s difficult to understand sometimes....
View ArticleFace to Face with Jesus
On Saturday, I attended Margaret Bayne’s memorial service at Camp Homewood. Hers was a 96-year life well lived. The tributes paid to her proved it. For me, a highlight was the singing of the old hymn...
View ArticleGo in the Strength You Have
Hi! I’m working into posting video devotionals. This morning I spoke briefly about Gideon and how he felt very small compared to the challenge he faced. God spoke words of encouragement to him, and...
View ArticleWe Can Survive the Storms of Life
How can we survive the storms of life? By knowing we have a lasting foundation and by knowing the word of God. I’ve shared some thoughts in a brief video. Join me here, okay? The Scripture I quote on...
View ArticleNothing Hinders God
Perhaps the LORD will help us, for nothing can hinder the LORD. He can win a battle whether he has many warriors or only a few. (1 Samuel 14:6 NLT) Saul’s son, Jonathan, represented courage. He saw an...
View ArticleGod Wants to Show His Power Through Us
This happened so the power of God could be seen in him. (John 9:3 NLT) My husband and I recently escaped for six days to rest and recover from the plethora of health issues we’ve experienced since the...
View Article5 Strategies for Adopting a Godly Perspective When People Treat Us Unfairly
Has anyone ever treated you unfairly? Maybe your spouse walked out and left you hanging financially. Perhaps your employer promised a promotion but hasn’t fulfilled. Maybe a family member refuses to...
View Article5 Reasons to Trust God
John 14:1 NLT I realize this post’s title doesn’t do justice to my heavenly Father. In reality, it should probably read, “Infinite Reasons to Trust God.” Heaven knows the list is endless. Our time to...
View Article7 Truth-Filled Nighttime Thoughts
A certain television ad shows a woman struggling with insomnia. She tosses and turns on her bed while thoughts bing-bang through her head. Thoughts such as, What if the hokey-pokey really is what it’s...
View ArticleGiving Thanks Even When It Hurts
My blog's rainbow. Last Friday I shadowed a moving van for nearly 700 kilometres. My newlywed daughter and her husband had packed their belongings and headed to Alberta to further her education, and my...
View ArticleWhy is it Difficult to be “Sold Out” for Jesus?
Jesus is either Lord of all or not Lord at all. Followers of Christ are familiar with the term “sold out for Jesus.” It means we’re completely surrendered to Him. Our money, time, dreams,...
View ArticleGod Will Fulfill His Purpose for Us!
Three weeks ago, I shared another book idea with my literary agent, Steve Laube. “I love it,” he said. “Write a synopsis and I’ll send it to your publisher.” I did what he said, and now the synopsis...
View Article31 Days of Promises, Praises and Prayers — Day 2
Welcome to “31 Days of Promises, Praises and Prayers!” I’m posting these visual spiritual encouragements from December 1 thru January 1 to celebrate the release of my new devotional Morning Moments...
View Article31 Days of Promises, Praises, and Prayers — Day 6
Welcome to “31 Days of Promises, Praises and Prayers!” I’m posting these visual spiritual encouragements from December 1 thru January 1 to celebrate the release of my new devotional Morning Moments...
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