“The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love…he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.” Psalm 103:8 & 10 “No”seems to a word for which our culture has little patience. When was the last time you were denied something you … Read More

“The LORD said, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.’ Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake. After the … Read More

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” Psalm 139:23, NIV. One reality I think every human being on earth can agree with is that this year, 2020 has been and continues to be full of surprises. We see the best and worst of humanity on display. I asked God this … Read More

“…the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end.” Isaiah 60:20, NIV Several years ago, my husband Richard and I took a trip to Yellowstone Park. The park encompasses miles and miles of land, so after walking around for a couple of hours, we decided to take a rest and … Read More

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” James 3:17-18, NIV Every year in early summer, after making the transition … Read More

“From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth—he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do.” Psalm 33:13-15, NIV. Sometimes, when we read the Scriptures, we come to a passage where God asks a question of a … Read More