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. If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers... Continue Reading →
Faith-Not Emotion | 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. "We walk by faith, not by sight"2 Corinthians 5:7 "For a while, we are fully aware of... Continue Reading →
10 Garden-Themed Bible Verses
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 →