It has been said, “Some peace only comes after war.” This statement came to mind as I listened to a riveting story from a marine who had been given an assignment from his command during a time of war. His instruction was to visit front-line soldiers. The number of casualties...
My sister and I spent our Saturday making prayer quilts. It was a pleasant and peaceful day. While sewing, my sister didn’t get her block lined up exactly right in one spot. One small area on the entire quilt. She was stressing over this one little mistake. “Don’t worry about...
Recently, as I walked into my back door, I suddenly heard the Lord speak to me. He simply said, “I am coming.” My heart leapt at these words! I knew He wasn't talking about coming back for His church. I knew instantly, it was something different. So, I continued to...
Recently, as I walked into my back door, I suddenly heard the Lord speak to me. He simply said, “I am coming.” My heart leapt at these words! I knew He wasn't talking about coming back for His church. I knew instantly, it was something different. So, I continued to...
Some days I begin studying one subject in the Word of God and end up on a totally different trail. Today was one of those times. I began studying the parable of the ten virgins. As I went from scripture to scripture, I don’t even know how it happened, but I ended...
Over the weekend, my sister, daughter, and I visited a quilting store out of town. We have only been there a handful of times – but it is one of our favorite places. While driving home, I said to my daughter, “I love going there. It always amazes me that...
Are you in the middle of a conflict? I heard a statement recently that completely caught my attention. “If God doesn’t deliver you from a conflict, or if He doesn’t take you around a conflict, it is because He has equipped you to obtain victory in the conflict.” It caused...
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden...
Sleep on now and take your rest. Matthew 26:45 A friend and I were discussing this very scripture recently. These are the words Jesus said to the disciples after urging them to stay away and pray with Him. I have read the above scriptures a hundred times, but it never...
To have the abiding presence of God, the atmosphere around you will play a vital part in creating a resting place for God. Psalm 132:13-14 says, For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will...
Did you know that we are moments, or a couple thoughts, away from the temptation to fear or become discouragement on a daily basis? It’s true. At any given moment we can be given news that attempts to turn our world of faith and peace upside down. I know I...
2 Corinthians 13:1 says, By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established. I often think of this scripture when there are times numerous people share a scripture with me. And when I hear two or three preachers preaching on the exact same subject, I tune...