“When I had lost all hope, I turned my thoughts once more to the LORD. And my earnest prayer went out to you in your holy Temple.” Jonah 2:7 NLT I find it quite interesting that the above scriptures are not a prayer for deliverance but a prayer of thanksgiving.…
Read moreMother’s Day is always a mixed blessing for me. You may wonder why I would say a mixed blessing. Don’t get me wrong – I love my mother; I adore – love my daughter; I cherish – love my grandson! I am so thankful I still have them – especially…
Read moreMy Focus Word for 2016 – Courage Each year I pray for the Lord to show me a special character quality I need to work on the most for the coming year. The word courage continues to come through my prayers and bible reading. Some family members and friends believe…
Read moreThere I stood on the riverbank of the Tellico River, totally enthralled by the glow of the setting sun. It’s luminescence created a pageantry of translucent colors dancing on the trees. The slow moving waters below mirrored the splendor until a gentle breeze captivated some of the dancers and whirled…
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Sometimes it’s easy to sing praise to God. “Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! For who has known the mind of the LORD, or who became His counselor Or who has first…
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