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...

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...

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...

Look closely. A seagull is flying in the sky. Gen 1:20  Then God said, “Let the waters teem with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the heavens.”  I watched that seagull soar through the air today on the Lake for a long time. I was curious, so I researched and found that SeaGulls may fly...

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...

 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...

Every individual is responsible for their own choices Knocking over dominoes causes a chain reaction of the next one falling until it's stopped. Break the cycle Two neighbors stood side by side as they assessed the damage from the hurricane. This wasn’t their first encounter with hurricane destruction, yet no one was prepared for such record-high...

(Revelation 2:7) The promise of a reward. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” We read this and think about overcoming sin.  Jesus is speaking of overcoming their coldness of heart and lack of love marked by leaving their first love. (Revelation 2:4) Nevertheless I have...