Think of the things that take you out of the position of abiding in Christ. You say, “Yes, Lord, just a minute – I still have this to do. Yes, I will abide as soon as this is finished, or…
Abide In Christ
During the life of Jesus on earth, the word He chiefly used when speaking of the relation of the disciples to Himself was: “Follow me.” When about to leave for heaven, He gave them a new word, which their more…
Birthday No. 003
You had a fantastic year filled with tremendous milestones. I couldn’t believe how much your vocabulary changed this year and how your speech flourished. You were able to “graduate” from speech therapy and give us two extra hours each week to be together. You are talking like crazy and like to make a motion with your hand while saying, “Talk, Talk, Talk, Talk, Talk.” You are clever, and almost everyone who meets you tells us that you are an “old soul.”
Proverbs 31:31
Hear ye! Hear ye! on this special day It’s time to honor my mother today She is recognized for the work of her hands The way she prepares, schedules, and plans My mother is there each day and night Cooking,…
Joyful Surrender
In a deeper sense than any other species of earthbound creature, I am called. And in a deeper sense I am free, for I can ignore the call. I can turn a deaf ear. I can say that no call…
1 Thessalonians 4:11
“Make it your ambition” is how it began This straightforward verse that is part of God’s plan Ambition seems a strong word for such a plain task How do I accomplish these duties that I lack? Ambition requires determiniation, hard…
1 Peter 2:24
His flesh was torn, hanging piece by piece – His body pierced Falling, rolling, dripping down His brow – tears, sweat, and blood Fixed are His eyes on my very being – piercing my soul Broken and convicted, I fall…
Proverbs 1:8-9
Honeysuckle fills the air, like drops of dew loved ones share. Tender, gentle words of truth, blessings that will come to proof. Fear the Lord above all else. He’ll guide your ways, despite yourself. Dripping, falling off our tongues, into…
Family | 2021
We simplify, not just to be less busy, even though we may be right to pursue that. Rather, we simplify to remove distractions from our pursuit of Christ. We prune activities from our lives, not only to get organized but…
Deeply Rooted in Love
Father, I am praying that Lydia Beth will see, by example, the great love Jesus has for her. I am praying that as Jeremiah and I show her love, she will begin to see a picture of Jesus Christ’s love…
Birthday No.002
Disappointments will happen; they are inevitable. The more important topic is: what will you do with your disappointments? Will you bury them or address them? Will you stuff them or expose them? Will you deny them or grieve them? Will…
Matthew 5:6
As I mother you,others advise what to do.I can’t seem to figure it out.Trouble is established.We are exhausted. I cry out, ”Father, this child is yours.” As I release you, encumbrances are removed. It is utterly effortless. Belief is established….