Today

Romans 12:9 Let love be without deceit. Be haters of what is evil; keep your minds fixed on what is good. Prayer: Lord Jesus, remind me to check my heart motives. May I give without strings attached; to control the other, and help me discern the motives of those who are trying to control me…

One Heart, One Mind

I admit it; I am terrified to take that step, but I am ready to share in the adventures of a healthy relationship. I’ve read the Bible about what godly women look like, which isn’t what the worldview modeled; I never was one for Barbie dolls, tea parties, and playhouses. Instead, I played with Tonka…

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Psalm 133:1-3 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down to the collar of his robe. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For…

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He who has no love has no knowledge of God, because God is love 1 John 4:8   Dear Lord, thank You for sending Your Only Son into the world and showing what Love looks like; He gave Himself for us as an offering for our sins. Lord, please give me the gift of Perfect…

He Loves Me; He Loves Me Not

It took me a long time to realize that true love is NOT feelings; feelings change like waves. It’s either there or not. When I was a kid, I used to pick flowers, and with each peddle I pulled off, I would say, “He loves me, He loves me not, and the last peddle determined…

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Dance with Me “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 Only one can be the leader when two people dance hand in hand!So let Me lead as you keep in step with…

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Opening The Door “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with Me. Revalation 3:20, NIV. Every year my son was instrumental in opening the door to the New Year for me; my…

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“She will give birth to a son, and you are give him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 Every good gift comes from heaven, but Lord, You sent us the Greatest Gift of all. You sent us the King of all Kings, the Savior of the world,…

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For God so LOVED THE WORLD, HE GAVE, HIS ONLY SON. Heavenly Father, As I reflect on the meaning of Christmas, I am humbled by Your grace and mercy that You would give Your only Son as a ransom for our sins, even while we were still in our sins. You reach down daily and…

He is Making a List and Checking it Twice

Gifts Untouched Children are a gift from the Lord;    they are a reward from him. BibleGateway, NLT. Sadly for most children, it is not the most magical time of the year; the holidays can be triggers for the scariest or most dreadful time. For some, a year may have passed since the death of a loved one,…