In 1999 my husband and I took an anniversary trip to Ireland. It’s green rolling meadows lined with ancient stone fences mesmerized us. We fell in love with the people, the culture, and the food. We both dream returning some day. One of the places we visited was Saint Patrick’s…
Read more14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you.15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting…
Read moreThe words streamed out of my car radio and embedded themselves deep in my soul as David Crowder shared about his new album, American Prodigal. “God doesn’t love our future self more than He loves us right now.” My present self often dwells on my mistakes, things I’ve said or…
Read moreThere is a Big Daddy Weave song I really like – My Story. He sings “if I told you my story you would hear hope, that never let go… if I told you my story, you would hear love, that never gave up . . . And if I…
Read morePrayer is such an integral part of life that God even tells us what we should wear as we pray. Not literally wear but spiritually wear. In Ephesians 6:10-18, Paul encourages us to “be strong in the Lord and his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so…
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