The “pregnant pause” pictures itself in words. It calls to mind the final days before the anticipated birth of a child, full of promise but not yet here. Everything done in preparation is based on the hope of the future, though the hope has not yet been made sight. There may be beautifully wrapped packages …
A Song of Worship
Photo by Burkay Canatar on Pexels.com Christmas stirs our hearts to frenzy, barely slowing even when its day is done. It takes purpose and planning to slow down long enough to worship the One who made Christmas possible. Take some time to wonder at the gift of His coming, and to be still and know …
A Song of Commitment
If you are like me, you have spent the weekend after Thanksgiving contemplating gifts for loved ones, and possibly gathering a few at sale price. Picking the perfect gift for each dear friend and family member drives me to great lengths because of my relationship with them. To be honest, though, not every gift given …
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! I pray your holiday is a wonderful time of reflection for all the Lord has given you. For many, this can be a sad time. Life does not plan around holidays. But the truth that sustains us, even in tragedy or grief, is who God is, how He is always with us, and …
A Song of Quickening
I am the granddaughter of two life-long farmers. Waving wheat fields thrill my soul with memories of time with my grandparents. There is nothing more beautiful to me than seeing those golden stalks lift their heads in the summer sun. Those waving wheat fields, though, have been waning in recent years. Kansas and many other …
A Song of His Presence
As much as I remember that only God can change the course and direction of this world, Election Day always presents itself with a sliver of hope to my heart. Maybe this time, someone with morals and ethics and integrity will come and turn this sinful nation around. Anyone else? Then, I remember what kind …
A Song of Faith
There are occasions when life just does not make sense and there seems to be no solid ground to even find your footing. Have you ever wondered if God sees and knows what you are facing? Has your faith faltered in a moment of crisis? Jairus’ story is noted three times in the Gospels. Mark’s …
A Song of Motive
One day Jesus walked by, He called me by name. This Teacher so wise Might lead me to fame. So I followed His lead And walked with His band. I learned all His ways, But still served my own ends. He called not the wise, For their glory to shine. He called those with wealth, …
A Song of Peace for the Battle
The Garden of Gethsemane (If you’ve been reading my writings for a while, you may recognize this from several years ago. As I read Psalm 55 this morning, I felt led to share it again today. I also shared a song that was from my cd at the end.) There is a jeweled treasure box …
Songs of Deliverance
I accidentally went to Canada yesterday. Canada is a beautiful country that I would love to return to another day. However, it was not my intended destination for that day. How did I find myself in another country accidentally, you may ask? My GPS told me to turn at the light. I turned at the …
His Song in the Night 