I don’t hear many sermon messages about Jonah. He is one of those overlooked Bible Characters that speaks so much more than just “a guy swallowed by a fish.” I just love Jonah. Why? Because I get him. I really do. A man that had a clear direction from God,…
Read moreA few months ago I was perusing the clearance section of Cracker Barrel’s Gift Shop when I came across a necklace with a message that spoke to me as a special love note from God. Jim had just received his notice from his employer that since he could no longer…
Read moreIt is easier said than done…”Don’t worry!” As a wife, a mother and a grandmother, worrying can be normal. We can worry ourselves into a tizzy. It starts from when our babies are little, we worry about their first fever to their first heartbreak to their firstborn being born. If you…
Read more“This trial that I find myself in seems so difficult, it is so frustrating at times. Dear Lord, surely, it is about to be over.” I wonder how many of you have been in this place? Just this past week, I was spending time with God and asking Him to show me the…
Read moreIn listening to children pray, I am amazed at the faith and trust uttered from their hearts. Recently, as my oldest daughter’s children were gathered around their table, several wanted to pray. I love that. More than one wanted to pray at the meal…not for the meal…but AT the meal.…
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