“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12, NIV Thirty-six years ago, a friend in Richmond where my family and I had moved only … Read More

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33, NIV Getting from the airport to my summer home in Delaware, the forty-five-minute trip takes me through several little towns. Every time I make the drive, it feels more like traveling through “a … Read More

“No one can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other.” Matthew 6:24 Beginning next Monday, we will be kicking off our 31-day scripture writing challenge for the month of July focusing on writing the scriptures that … Read More

"My [sweet daughter or] son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. " Proverbs … Read More

“You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head.” Psalm 139:5, NLT The early morning traffic moved along at the usual fast pace down the busy highway when suddenly I had to come to a screeching halt! Being the first vehicle, I knew the reason immediately; a family of … Read More

“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?” Psalm 139:7, NIV. He followed me home from school every day, but I never knew it. When I was in the first grade and only six years old, the walk from school to my grandparents' house took about thirty minutes. Walking to and … Read More