by Carolyn Dale Newell | Nov 13, 2025 | devotion
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Nov 13, 2025 | devotion, Guide Dog Tales
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...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Nov 13, 2025 | devotion
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...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Nov 13, 2025 | devotion
“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...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Nov 13, 2025 | devotion
“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...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Nov 13, 2025 | devotion
“Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them—the children of Israel.” Joshua 1:2 NKJV As we exit 2019, we often reflect on both the good and the bad for the passing year....
