In the mornings, I take the dogs out back, and while they wander around the yard, I stand on the deck and pray. Before the rest of the family wakes and the busyness of the day begins, that quiet space gives me peace and helps me start the day with a settle heart. This morning,Continue reading “Understanding God’s Unconditional Love for You”
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Hannah Prayed to God for Samuel
When do we find ourselves in an emotionally devastating situation where our hearts are just so heavy that our entire physical being shows that heaviness? Do you pray to God to utilize you, too? That is exactly where we find Hannah in the first chapter of 1 Samuel. She is so down in her soulContinue reading “Hannah Prayed to God for Samuel”
The Power of Divine Protection in Troubling Times
Recently, my son told me about a boy he goes to school with whose house had police officers outside early one morning. As he talked, I could tell it really affected him. He said this boy is carrying so much hurt, and hearing about it made my son deeply emotional and empathetic. The home thisContinue reading “The Power of Divine Protection in Troubling Times”
Exploring the Significance of Blood and Life in Faith
As we are going through life, sometimes we do not understand the ramifications of all that we do. Our actions are dictated by our decisions. The decisions we make now lead to actions that affect what kind of decisions we make later. For example (some neutral decisions), if I make a decision to buy thisContinue reading “Exploring the Significance of Blood and Life in Faith”
Listening to God’s Voice: Guidance Through Life’s Challenges
Do you ever wonder if you have something good in store for you when you get through the hardships you are experiencing? I mean, when you are having are very hard time keeping up with all of the responsibilities of daily life, you are just struggling to hold it all together, and you think “CanContinue reading “Listening to God’s Voice: Guidance Through Life’s Challenges”
The Consequences of Sin: Lessons from Adam and Eve
Faith and New Beginnings: A Guide for the New Year
The beginning of a new year brings about thoughts of resolutions and thankfulness. Yes, I understand that Thanksgiving happened awhile back. However, the new year causes me to think about all of the things that happened over the last year. Some of those things were difficult. But, some of those things that happened were wonderful,Continue reading “Faith and New Beginnings: A Guide for the New Year”
Understanding the Role of Missionaries in Today’s World
Throughout the years, I have donated to various missionaries to meet their daily physical needs as they meet the spiritual needs of others. These various missionaries were brothers and sisters in Christ, but I didn’t know them personally. Now that my son has become a missionary, I want to learn more biblically about the calling.Continue reading “Understanding the Role of Missionaries in Today’s World”
The Purpose of Life According to Solomon
While reading my daily portion of Scripture, I came across a disheartening verse. However, as I read on and began to understand the message that was being conveyed, a whole new perspective unfolded. It was like I had been reading this part all wrong for so many years. And I think that is because, whenContinue reading “The Purpose of Life According to Solomon”
Lessons from Psalms: Cultivating a Relationship with God
I just recently had to have a long conversation with my teenage son. He has been making some poor decisions lately, and as someone who loves him and wants to see the best for him, I felt compelled to set him straight on things about life. For instance, it is not okay to say someContinue reading “Lessons from Psalms: Cultivating a Relationship with God”
Coffee with Candee 