“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

“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,  Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9: 6, NLT Isn’t it amazing how God shared the news of Jesus’ birth with the prophets hundreds of years before He was born?  These same words of hope light our way to the first Christmas assuring us, “that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever” (Isaiah 9: 1). Today’s ancho

My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. Exodus 33: 14 Do you know Resurrection Sunday is just a few weeks away?  Knowing...

I have hidden your word in my heart that I may not sin against you. Praise  be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees. With my lips I...

Come let us tell of the Lord’s goodness; let us exalt His name together. Psalm 34: 3 (NLT) Summer is in full swing, and I pray that...

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians...

The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. John 3: 35-36 NIV Here in...

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136: 1 As a child, I have a vague memory of being introduced to...

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. John 1:14 (NIV) It’s almost time! The decorations are up, the shopping is done, and...

“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.” 1 John 4: 9...