I watched the flames flicker in the gas fireplace as I warmed my cold sore hands above the vent. I closed my eyes and I started to imagine the heat melting away the pain in my joints only leaving the soothing sensation of relief from old injuries I have acquired through the years. I began […]
By His Stripes We Are Healed: God Uses Pain for Good Read Post »
For the past several days I have watched my husband David work on our front porch. We built the porch last year and we want to add a roof before the winter weather brings snow. I sat in my folding chair and sipped my coffee as I watched how meticulous David was being with every
God Chose a Craftsman Read Post »
“He gives food to every living thing. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven. His faithful love endures forever.”Psalms 136:25-26 NLT The smell of bacon filled the air as it began frying in the pan sizzling on the stove. One by one I cracked large white eggs into a bowl
The First will Be Last, The Last Will Be First Read Post »
The wind was howling through the trees as white fluffy clouds disappeared behind them and dark gray clouds took their place. A storm was getting ready to blow through the valley and a couple of eagles soared above gliding on the wind. It looked as if they were dancing gracefully in the heavens. I looked
Growing Down to Reach Heaven Read Post »
Stress is a part of life and sometimes it starts at the moment you open your eyes to the moment you close them. Today I could feel my neck and back muscles tighten with every second as the day went on and all I could think about was soaking in a hot bath to ease
“Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 NIV The other night I lit a candle like I usually do when I sit down to relax and read. I watched the flame flicker as the air from
Living in the Light Read Post »
“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace, the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands”. Isaiah 55:12 NIV The power went out while dinner was cooking and all the sudden we were without a meal. The air
Lights Out, Faith On Read Post »
I woke up to the sound of tiny teeth chewing on something somewhere in my bedroom this morning. I laid there trying to tune it out but it kept getting louder and louder. I tired harder to ignore it but finally, I got up to investigate the constant gnawing. I was irritated as I hit
I tossed and turned for hours as I tried to find a comfortable position. Finally after trying to fall asleep I got up around 4AM and decided to make some coffee and take the dogs out. I opened the back door and all the dogs rushed to get out like race horses being let out
Walking By Faith: Close Your Eyes and See Read Post »
While sitting on my porch one warm morning in June, I looked around at the amazing things God created for just that day. The mountain was misty, the sky was pink and purple while the golden sun rose up from the other direction. The birds were singing and the due on the grass was plentiful,
Harvested By Grace: Hanging on to Jesus Read Post »
