I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all things through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12-13, NIV Have you ever wanted to stop the clock from ticking, or lengthen a chapter or two from your life? After visiting our elderly aunt, I walked away with a heavy heart, but everything changed as I

“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13: 5-8 Have you ever had an idea to do something new, but were hesitant to take a leap of faith and allow the power of the Hol

Look on me and answer, Lord my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death. Psalm 13: 3, NIV A few weeks ago, in my Women’s Bible study, we began to focus on the Psalms. Reflecting on Psalm 13, I began to notice how sometimes I have an endless amount of patience, yet other times I am in a state of overwhelm, and it’s as if my well has run dry. Have you ever tossed and turned, wrestled with unexpected news, or were part of a conversation that did not go well? Or perh

The Lord your God is with you; the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:1, NIV Have you ever had a word or phrase seem to follow you wherever you went? This past week the word, “delight,” kept crossing my path. The Merriam Webster Dictionary describes delight as a high degree of gratification, pleasure, or joy. If you were to ask me what I’ve taken delight in so far thi