by Carolyn Dale Newell | Dec 11, 2025 | devotion
But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die, and said, “It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!”.” (1 Kings 19:4 NKJV) When it feels as if...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Dec 11, 2025 | devotion
You anoint my head with oil; (Psalm 23:5b NKJV) Has the itch of poison ivy drove you crazy? That’s how my eczema feels today. When the itch arises, I begin scratching and the rash accelerates. The world can be like an annoying itch that won’t subside. The...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Dec 11, 2025 | devotion
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV) On the day I encountered the horrific pain of sciatica, the Lord came to me and spoke today’s verse....
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Dec 11, 2025 | devotion
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, James 1:2 NKJV How can we consider trials joyful? How was my husband’s leukemia joyful? Joy disappeared when my child went wayward. Joy flees when depression chases it. Joy escaped when the...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Dec 11, 2025 | Guide Dog Tales
God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:9 NIV) This week has been filled with uncertain moments. I’ve spent hours on the phone getting nowhere with a mail order company. Among all the stress, Iva...
