Devotions

A Bluejay I photographed using my Nikon camera Do you ever wonder why people have to suffer so much here on earth? Many times it may feel like there is no purpose in the suffering. You are praying for deliverance, or even a ray of sunshine, but you wonder why God has gone silent, or … Continue reading PURPOSE IN SUFFERING

Have you ever read something in the Bible that you've read hundreds of times before and have something pop out that you never saw before? This happened to me just this past week. We have all heard the story of David and Goliath in our Sunday School classes while we were young and sat in … Continue reading Facing Your Giants

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Today I am joining with the #Five Minute Friday community of writers to write for five minutes on a given word prompt: DOUBT. Merriam-Webster defines doubt as: to call into question the truth of; to be uncertain or in doubt about. To lack confidence in: Distrust. To consider unlikely. Doubt … Continue reading Doubt

Photo by Brett Jordan on Pexels.com "Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The Lord will fight for you and you shall hold your peace." Exodus 14:13 We … Continue reading Stand Still

Photo by R. Fera on Pexels.com Have you ever felt like God was calling you to do something only to have the road to your destination filled with seemingly closed doors? I can't begin to tell you how many times I have faced this in my own life. Even now, my husband and I feel … Continue reading Gradual promotion

Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels.com Have you ever felt bound by something? No matter how hard you try, you can't seem to break free. I want to share something with you that will help you overcome this obstacle in your life. According to the Webster's Dictionary, bondage is the condition of a slave: servitude. … Continue reading Bondages are broken

As I sit here pondering over the year of 2022, I would have to say we had a very blessed year. There have been trying times as well, but the blessings far outweigh the momentary troubles. Pictured above is my husband and me holding our adorable, first grandson. Those of you who have grandkids know … Continue reading Reminiscing The year

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulders: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 KJV His name is called Wonderful. The word wonderful in this verse literally means … Continue reading Emmanuel, God with us

Photo by David Orsborne on Pexels.com Can you believe Christmas is only a week away? I sure can't. It is mind-blowing how quickly Christmas is approaching. I find myself asking the same annoying questions: "Am I ready? Did I get the right presents? What if the presents aren't good enough? Will people like their carefully … Continue reading Christmas joy