I was so encouraged last night as I read this entry in "Streams in the Desert." Maybe it's because I often find myself grasping and clinging on to those things that are near to my heart! I have this belief that if I hold onto them, I will find security,...
"...Yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God." (Psalm 40:17 KJV) Those five words captivated my attention as I read them..."the Lord thinks upon me." My attention was riveted there. Wait! You mean to tell me that...
This morning, I woke up with a lot on my heart and I really needed to hear this!...it's amazing to me how God will always be faithful to us and He is always there to pick us up when we stumble and when we fall! I stand amazed and overwhelmed. Be encouraged and...
Happy Independence Day! This song has been a big inspiration to me to think not only of the men and women who have given their very lives for the cause of freedom, but also our wonderful Savior. His sacrificial blood has given freedom from sin and death to...
The week has been so full. Full of business, work, fellowship, excitement, Starbucks, LOL... and the list goes on! Amidst all the business and noise...I find a lot of strength and encouragement from the wisdom of others. Recently I have been so blessed by "Streams...
It seems like words such as "Travel, Busy, Fun, and Adventure" describe life this past month. But there are also words that describe who God has been to me during these times, such as "Faithful, Merciful, Patient, Loving, and Kind." This week, I am working with the...
. . . Peter . . . walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid . . . —Matthew 14:29-30 The wind really was boisterous and the waves really were high, but Peter didn’t see them at first. He didn’t consider them at...
After not being together as a family since Christmas, our reunion in Tennessee will not be soon forgotten. We have been anticipating this time for quite awhile. As people say, "You don't appreciate something until it's taken away." We have all definitely developed...
After an amazing two weeks in Tennessee (pictures and more to come later =), I am on my way to Northwoods. God has been so good, so faithful! I have been so amazed and humbled by the love of God. A love that goes so deep, that's so pure, that's so unwavering that...
On our way to Tennessee! We are looking forward to another great conference and especially to the time that we will get to spend with our family and...
