On April 30 of this year, I had to say goodbye to my little four-footed furry friend Obie. This little gray Schnauzer had seen me through a lot— a major career change, two moves, the death of my 95-year-old aunt, the death of my 93-year-old dad, and many more life events. Amos (my other little […]
Joshua asked the Israelites an all-important question In Joshua 18:3. Let’s take a quick peek: “How long will you wait before you begin to take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your ancestors, has given you?” (NIV) Seven tribes still hadn’t taken possession of the amazing land God had given them! This […]
In Numbers 13:2 we see that God had brought the Israelites to the edge of the Promised Land. He was giving it to them. But His gift would require something of the recipients. Sometimes we mistakenly assume that when God gives us something, all we have to do is receive and He’ll do the rest. […]
Oftentimes we try to discern God’s will in a specific situation by asking Him to give us peace— or to help us feel good about it. If we feel those things, we assume it’s God’s will. And if not? Oh, well. Must not be His will. But why should we allow feelings to determine God’s […]
First off, let me say this devotion isn’t my own. I read it from author Gail Burton Purath and enjoyed it so much, I wanted to share part of it with you. Here we go: God’s Word is designed for dummies. I use “dummies” in the dearest sense here, meaning we’re incapable of fully understanding […]
It doesn’t get as much splash as other holidays, but it can hold its own! We need to give Easter a little help. Bless its heart. It just doesn’t measure up to Christmas. Of course, how can you compete with lighted trees surrounded by brightly wrapped gift packages? If we surveyed everyone in North America, […]
What’s the Big Deal About Easter? It doesn’t get as much splash as other holidays, but it can hold its own! We need to give Easter a little help. Bless its heart. It just doesn’t measure up to Christmas. Of course, how can you compete with lighted trees surrounded by brightly wrapped gift packages? If […]
Yesterday was April 1. I’m wondering if you got pranked—or if you pranked anyone? Thankfully, I was flying and made it through the day without any pranks. But here are a few fun pranks I’ve heard about: • Carmel onions This is exactly what it sounds like! You take an onion and cover it with […]
Moving ahead in God’s strength: The blessings of waiting: • “For since the world began no one has seen or heard of such a God as ours, who works for those who wait for him!” (Isaiah 64:4 LB) • But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with […]
Moving ahead in God’s strength: David didn’t spend time waiting to slay Goliath— after gathering five stones for his slingshot—he attacked. (See 1 Samuel 17:32.) Lazarus didn’t linger in the tomb when he heard Christ’s voice—he came out immediately. (See Luke 11:43-44.) When Jesus called Peter and Andrew, they “left their nets at once” (Matthew […]