Learning to Follow

  He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. (Psalm 23:3b NKJV) During the humid summer months, my guide dog, Iva, slows down. We walked in the dark a lot this summer. Once the sun rose, Iva’s black fur grew surprisingly hot. I have to monitor...

5 Bible Verses About God’s Love

  John 3:16 NIV For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.   1 John 4:16 NIV And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in...

How Joy Can Arise Out of Tears

  Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him. Psalm 126:5-6 NKJV I recall the dark days of depression. I felt like I had fallen...

When to Expect Spiritual Warfare

    “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to Me again, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22: 31-32 NLT) Tears fell, and this...

A Miracle When You Least Expect It

“For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him.” (1 Samuel 1:27 NKJV) My hands glided across the rack, stopping to remove one pink dress adorned with soft ruffles. Any baby girl would look absolutely adorable in it. The smile...