“This is what the LORD says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.’” 2 Chronicles 20:15, NIV After my husband, Richard passed away four years ago, even after years as his caregiver, I was energized to go out and fight the … Read More

“But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.” 2 Corinthians 2:14, NIV Red, yellow, orange, green, blue, everywhere I look I see color in abundance. Fall is honestly my favorite season of the … Read More

“No sooner had they set their feet on the dry ground than the waters of the Jordan returned to their place and ran at flood stage as before.” Joshua 4:18, NIV The alarm on my cell phone sounded like a piercing, high-pitched fog horn…BEEP…BEEP…BEEP!! Over and over the noise filled the room until I … Read More

“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11, NIV “What goes down in the well comes up in the bucket!” Kim Newlen, founder and creator of Sweet Monday, made me laugh the first time I heard her make this statement. Her gentle southern accent allowed for just … Read More

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11, NIV. We thought it may never get here, but springtime has finally arrived. This week, I drove to my home in Bethany Beach. My family and I … Read More

“This is what the LORD says: ‘Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool.” (Isaiah 66:1, NLT) Everything is exaggerated, including this sentence by using the word “everything” as a frame of reference. Overstating is one way to draw attention. Sometimes we exaggerate to make a strong … Read More