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🎵America, the beautiful 

🎵America, the beautiful 

“God shed his grace on thee!” God's Son Jesus shed his blood for thee! Thomas Jefferson once said, "God who gave us life gave us liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure, when we have removed the conviction that these liberties are a gift of God? Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that His justice cannot...

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Dive Deep

Dive Deep

I hunger to dive deep into God's word, find the treasure I can bring to the surface, and share its beauty with you. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. Can you see the sunlight leaving a trail on the water's surface? The wind was causing rippling waves, and I began thinking about how deep it was right there, just...

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When things shatter, the colors start fading. It’s time for the truth. 

When things shatter, the colors start fading. It’s time for the truth. 

Words are not enough to hold on to when things are broken, but the Lord's words restore and heal. His words are life to our flesh and healing to our souls in turbulent times.  Someone might say, “Take heart” when you are going through a life-shattering experience. It's not what you want to hear. Stopping to read scripture in those desperate times...

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Why Me Lord

Why Me Lord

On nights of agony, when God seems so far away and unfair, when there appears to be no possible help or answer. Even the Lord asked Why? Because, at that moment on the cross, he felt forsaken. The amazing truth is that our Lord went through it all so He could ultimately proclaim to us, “I will never leave you or forsake you.” How do you mend a...

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History and the meaning of the Red Poppies on Memorial Day

History and the meaning of the Red Poppies on Memorial Day

In 1915, inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields,” Moina Michael was inspired to write this poem: We cherish too, the Poppy red That grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies That the blood of heroes never dies. She then had an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial Day to honor those who died serving the nation during the...

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Walking Along This Water’s Edge, my thoughts were like watercolors,

Walking Along This Water’s Edge, my thoughts were like watercolors,

I was filled with great emotion walking by the lake, conversing with the Lord about everything that has been on my mind through the events of my life because being so close to my birthday and turning 64 years old was causing great reflection. I am reminded again of the Holy Spirit's presence surrounding me for 64 years. The Letter Samech in...

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Mother’s Day is Every Day

Mother’s Day is Every Day

 Moms, Mothers, Momma’s say things like; “My, how fast time goes by,” and “Oh, look how they've grown.” “I will remember this forever.” Love the Lyrics to this Song🎵 It's the hold your breath, it's the can't forget It's the looking back and having no regrets The best memories made are never going to fade Because they have no end or...

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