Vision Therapy
“Open my eyes that I may see wonderful truths in Your [Word]” (Psalm 119:18–NIV). Some time ago, I was told about something that gave me hope where I’d felt somewhat despairing–and, of all places, it was offered during my most recent mammogram. It was near…
DUST
“… for He knows how we are formed, He remembers that we are dust” (Psalm 103:14—NIV). With the recent passing of my husband Bill’s grandmother Ruby Farley at the age of ninety, we’re reminded that each of us—no matter how sweet, successful, happy or seemingly…
Dancing with Butterflies
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed (John 8:36–NIV). On Saturday, my parents proudly showed us their latest project–a monarch butterfly habitat where several chrysalides already hung from the wire roof and one monarch, having emerged the day before, pumped…
50–A Year of Jubilee!
Consecrate the 50th year and proclaim liberty throughout the land… It shall be a jubilee for you… The 50th year shall be a jubilee for you… For it is a jubilee and is to be holy for you… (From Leviticus 25:10-12). Two things I’ve learned…
How?
“… to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve… to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair… (from Isaiah 61:2b, 3). How?…
Only the Lord
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5, 6–NIV). While visiting St. Simons Island some months ago, I saw something that made me laugh…
God Shines Best Through Brokenness
Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world — Selah (Psalm 46:10–NLT). This morning, I opened a cupboard and something fell from the shelf–smashing into pieces on the kitchen floor. Leaning over to see…
Monica–God’s Flower, My Friend
“Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear; Forget [other] people… The King is enthralled with your beauty; honor Him, for He is your Lord” (Psalm 45:10, 11–NIV). Preparing flowers for the fair, I cut a plethora to carry into the house. Inside, I began to…
Rivers of Living Water
“Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from [their] heart’.” (John 7:38–NLT) We arrived just as we’d been promised–a helicopter delivering our group directly atop the 800-year old Taku Glacier some twenty miles outside…
Abundant Harvest from the Compost Pile
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23a–NIV). The fruit… Paul didn’t write here, “The fruits of the Spirit…” but rather “The fruit…” Singular. But when counted, aren’t there nine? 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8… Yep, nine! Why, I wonder,…