Every year spring comes gently in on the breeze to warm both the winter-chilled earth and hearts. Mine included. With every spring my mind seems to take a sudden shift towards the garden. I image planting vegetable seeds, prepping beds for flowers, creating a new herb garden, and much more. This time of year fills... Continue Reading →
Good Interest | From this Verse
The following is a devotional, written by Robert J. Morgan, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will pay back... Continue Reading →
For the Homemaker | Quotes to Encourage
The following are quotes, written by Louisa May Alcott, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and others, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May the words that these individuals wrote both challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. “It belittles us to think of our daily tasks as... Continue Reading →
Identified or Simply Interested? | Oswald Chambers
The following is a devotional, written by Oswald Chambers, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "I have been crucified with Christ..."Galatians 2:20 "The inescapable spiritual need each of us has is the... Continue Reading →
God’s Great Heart | Billy Graham
The following is a devotional, written by Billy Graham, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "Love the Lord your God with all your heart...and your neighbor as yourself."Luke 20:27 Divine love, like... Continue Reading →
Hope Lives Here
Hope. This word seems to be all around me at this current time. Our church just finished a whole sermon series on the topic, podcasts that I frequently listen to seem to be discussing it more than ever, and "somehow" all of the Scriptures I am currently dwelling on are simply flowing with words about... Continue Reading →
The Determination to Serve | Oswald Chambers
The following is a devotional, written by Oswald Chambers, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve..." Matthew 20:28 "Jesus also... Continue Reading →
This Momentary Affliction
Difficulties in life can so easily blind me from seeing the bigger picture that I am involved in. Over and over again I must reposition my perspective from these momentary afflictions towards eternity. Oh my, how difficult this is to do in the heat of a moment or under the weight of emotions! My husband... Continue Reading →
Bible Verses About Love
Love is a major foundation in the Christian faith. Without the love of Christ everything else would be meaningless! Praise Him for the unfailing love he continually shows us. Valentine's Day causes many of us to spend some extra time in thought about love. We may give gifts to those we care about most, send... Continue Reading →
Rest for the Weary | Billy Graham
The following is a devotional, written by Billy Graham, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."Matthew... Continue Reading →