“The faithful love of the Lord never ends!  His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness;  his mercies begin afresh each morning.” Lamentations 3:22-23, NLT As I savor the last of the Christmas cookies and reflect on the stories behind each ornament on the tree, I am reminded of times shared with family and friends, places I’ve traveled, and lessons discovered along the way. Though some encounters were all too brief, and others have lasted a lifetime, I know now that ea

Christ’s love compels us. 2 Corinthians 5:14 It’s time to “Fall for Jesus!” As days grow shorter and colored leaves dot the landscape, cool, crisp mornings have a way of planting a new rhythm in our hearts. Adding an extra layer and easing into change brings fresh opportunities to embrace our higher calling. Whether it’s taking a brisk walk in the autumn sunlight, savoring the Word on the page from a favorite chair, or slowly moving through a dark time, God’s faithfulness is

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess,  for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10: 23 One day during recess duty, I overheard...

The grass withers and the flowers fall,  but the word of our God endures forever. Isaiah 40:8 With most of our snow now melted, I’ve been...

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27: 17 Having moved so often, it seemed as though just as my roots were...

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2...