The Joy of Cross Bearing

joy of cross bearing looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2 NKJV) Each step exasperated the sting...

Comfort for Grief

    “…I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.”    -John 14:2-3 As I wait for my healing or surgery, I have low energy levels, and I sleep more....

Does God Remain Faithful in Judgement?

    Lord, where are Your former lovingkindnesses, Which You swore to David in Your truth? (Psalm 89:49 NKJV)   Have you met Ethan the Ezrahite? He never became the subject of a Sunday school lesson, and children don’t sing songs about him in vacation...

How We Can Pray for Our Nation

  we have sinned and committed iniquity, we have done wickedly and rebelled, even by departing from Your precepts and Your judgments. (Daniel 9:5 NKJV) Our presidential election is only days away, but our nation’s problems will not end on November 4th. In fact,...

A Cup of Suffering for a Cup of Blessing

    My cup runs over.  (Psalm 23:5c NKJV) Almost one year has passed since Covid attacked my body. It drained me of all strength and left me feeling like a limp dish cloth. I didn’t run much of a fever, and thankfully, I never struggled for breath like so...