Monthly Archives: May 2023

Can I just begin today’s thoughts with how amazing God is and how compassionate His thoughts are toward us?  We are all in various places of our growing relationships with God from being very lost and don’t care what God … Continue reading →

“Free at last, Free at last, Thank God almighty we are free at last.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. There will be a day when all nations of God’s created humans will have their eyes on Him, wondering what is happening … Continue reading →

“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?”  1 Corinthians 3:16 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing … Continue reading →

I was a happy first grade teacher who worked hard at her profession, helped Randy as he pastored the church we grew up in together, while raising three kids to adulthood.  Then God called us out and told us to … Continue reading →

Momma always said, “You would save a lot of time and energy if you would just do what I tell you to do the first time.”  Sigh—my response. “Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by … Continue reading →

I grew up in Oklahoma.  I know tornadoes.  I know about the damage and upheaval of people’s lives when a tornado dips down from the sky to wreak havoc as it vacuums up everything in its path and deposits it … Continue reading →

“Zechariah saw many visions from the Lord, including the arrival of the Messiah. God’s plan for us includes grace and salvation. Our sins make us unworthy, but his grace protects us from his punishment. All ships that land at the … Continue reading →

Imagine someone who accuses and abuses you at your workplace incessantly, never letting up because of jealousy of your work done as directed and going the extra mile to give of your best, along with pride that overwhelms their thinking … Continue reading →

I love it when our children and now grandchildren tell us when they are coming to our house in more ways than one.  Even when a family gathering as been acknowledged and verified that they are coming, we will still … Continue reading →

“Zechariah shared with contemporary Haggai the prophetic task of getting the people of Judah to rebuild their ruined Temple.  Their preaching pulled the people out of self-preoccupation and go them working together as a people of God.  There was job … Continue reading →