One Desire

One Desire

One of my greatest desires for my kids is obedience. I want them to respect the authority and the Lordship of God. Though it is my desire for them, it is a process of learning and can take years to grasp. But how do they learn obedience? We read in Hebrews 5:8,...
Command of Strength

Command of Strength

My husband and I watch a show on Netflix called Heartland. The show is about a Canadian family who own a horse rehabilitation ranch. Admittedly, we are hooked! Even though we are about five seasons into the show we still watch the introduction. The beauty of...
Curvy Road Ahead

Curvy Road Ahead

As I looked at the Curvy Road Ahead sign in this picture it made me think with partial amusement,”wow, this is a great representation of my life!” My trek through this life has been anything but straight. It has been full of twists and turns, unexpected...
Ebenezer

Ebenezer

After an incredible victory over the Philistine army, the prophet Samuel paused with the nation of Israel to commemorate their triumph. Samuel selected a stone and named it Ebenezer, meaning”stone of help” in remembrance of the victory that God brought...
Empty Jars, Flowing Oil

Empty Jars, Flowing Oil

The prophet Elisha was summoned to the home of a widow. When he arrived he learned of her tragedy of losing her husband and all of the debts that had piled up that she needed to pay. She was at risk of losing her sons to slavery, if she could not pay her debts. Elisha...
Why Trust is About Action

Why Trust is About Action

Psalm 143:8 (TLB) “Let me see your kindness to me in the morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for my prayer is sincere.” In Matthew Henry’s commentary on Psalm 143 he notes, “He (David) did not only pray in affliction, but he...