How’s your prayer life? That’s a question that usually gets the same answer. “It could be better.” Until we are face to face with the Lord, our communication with Him will always be lacking. But if you are like me, there are times when prayer …
Sisters by Choice
I recently received a mug from a friend that says, “Friends are the sisters I get to choose.” That is such a true statement in my life. I love the blood family God gave to me. We live several states apart now so God has …
Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies
A while back, I was sitting in one of my classes, Spiritual Formation to be exact, where we were all sharing special traditions. One lady explained how her mother would make cookies every Sunday afternoon to put in her children’s lunches all week. I was …
No Greater Love
Take a step back. Farther. Farther, still. Can you see it—the parade of your life? If not, take another step back. See it—the stages of your life? · Childhood · Teen years · Early adulthood · College · Career · Dating · Marriage · Parenthood …
February ~ Love Never Fails
“If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as …
Worlds of Joy
Many years ago a New York couple entertained a foreign visitor by taking him through Coney Island. At the end of what they considered a perfect day, they asked him what he thought. He looked at the noisy, brightly-lit park and said quietly, “What a …
Joy in His Presence
Joy is referred to not once, but 422 times in the Bible. A simple word, it packs a powerful fruit of the Spirit punch. Joy begins with fellowship in Christ — loving Him and His presence. The seeds of joy are Holy Spirit planted, rooted, …
Crock-pot Homemade Vegetable Soup
I am currently fascinated with all meals cooked in a crock-pot. I purchased a lovely one at Wal-Mart before Christmas and have since used it multiple times making dishes that I once thought could only be made on the stove. I will share my famous …
Joy When Your World Falls Apart
I saw this picture yesterday with a family all jumping into the air holding the letters that spelled joy. It was taken for their Christmas card. What struck me so was that this family has lived through one of the most difficult years of their …
In His Presence #17
Reading God’s Story Schedule today, 1/25/13: Job chapters 14-17. Weekend Reading Schedule, 1/26/13: Job 18 – 21. 1/27/13: Job 22-24. Join hosts Page and Cindy on Facebook where we are discussing our first week of Bible reading. Everyone is invited to join by going to …