Fresh Starts
Leading up to the start of a new year, some people begin making New Year’s resolutions: to eat better, to exercise, to stop smoking or to lose weight. We are looking for the promise that a fresh start brings. Just … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: faith
Our Daily Bread for Kids
Our Daily Bread devotionals have been around for decades. These small monthly booklets have been used for generations and have stood the test of time. The brand name, Our Daily Bread, is taken from the Lord’s Prayer, “Give us this … Continue reading →
The Christmas Baby and the Cross
Christian Standard magazine asked me to write a Communion meditation for Christmas. It’s suitable for devotional reading apart from Communion too, so I wanted to share it with you here. I pray that whatever your circumstances and however you celebrate, … Continue reading →
Mentoring Young Believers
Not long ago, an editorial director challenged his blog readers to create a mission statement. When I thought about the books I write and what I wanted to accomplish through them, my mission statement looked liked this, “Sharing the message of hope … Continue reading →
The Animals Know
“For every beast of the forest is Mine, The cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird of the mountains, And everything that moves in the field is Mine” (Psalm 50:10-11). When I was a little … Continue reading →
The Missing Ingredient
Several years ago I traded my UGGS® for flip-flops and my wool slacks for cotton capries. My husband and I became empty-nesters and decided to migrate south with the birds. I love living in South Florida! I keep in touch … Continue reading →