Dear Friend, Have you ever woken up feeling happy no matter what was coming your way? Today I felt a peace and joy that was very strong. I had to grocery shop, and while I was out, several people talked to me at different times wanting an opinion or help with something. It was fun
Dear Friend, I’ve been thinking a lot about God’s love and how longsuffering He is. Sometimes we feel like we’re the only ones that have suffered with heartbreak and rejection, but God the Father went through the same thing with the people of Israel. I remember the first time I read First Samuel 8:4-8, the
Dear Friend, The year 2015 is over. Last year brought some wonderful victories but also some heart-wrenching tragedies. I’m praising Jesus that He has walked with us through them all and has again and again proven Himself faithful. I’m looking forward to many more victories in 2016. In this new year, we must remember who
Dear Friend , It brings a great deal of joy to my heart to watch my grandson Levi get all excited about Christmas. He is starting to understand that this holiday isn’t just about gifts and Santa Claus—it’s about Jesus. When we read Bible stories together , Levi loves the story of Mary giving birth
Dear Friend, It’s hard to believe this year is almost over. Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner, and I love my family gathering together to enjoy the Thanksgiving feast. There is so much food set out before us that it’s hard to decide what all we want to eat. I have noticed this in
Dear Friend, Have you ever heard the saying, “On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate something with ten being the best?” Lately, I’ve been saying, “On a scale of one to death, how important is it to hang on to an offense?” Why? Because unforgiveness really hinders the Lord from moving on your
Dear Friend, In my last letter, I wrote about how we can devastate the devil by speaking God’s Word in spite of the battles and trials we face. Today, I want to encourage you in God’s faithfulness. God was faithful in the Old Testament as well as the New Testament, and it is people’s faith
Dear Friend, I’ve often wondered what would happen if for three days a person only spoke the positive, good things of God. I’m laughing because I know the devil would be totally devastated if he had nothing to hold on to in a person’s life. I like the definition of devastated—“destroy or ruin, wreck, ravage,
Dear Friend, We’re all getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July—our Independence Day—embracing the freedom we have that our forefathers fought so hard for. We are blessed to have a country with such a rich heritage. On the Fourth of July, we generally celebrate with fireworks, picnics and barbecues, and having a good time.
Dear Friend, The Lord has had me going over First Corinthians 13 a lot recently. This usually occurs when a chain of events has taken place in my life that can be quite trying. I’m sure everyone has experienced this at one time or another. I have a hard time understanding how people who swear