“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen.” 2 Corinthians 4:17-18a We’ve seen a lot of comparison between the coronavirus outbreak and the dreadful Spanish... Continue Reading →
Two guests enjoying the temporary “pond” at the edge of our yard “Then I will give you rain in its season, the land shall yield its produce, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.” Leviticus 26:4 For a few shining moments a few weeks ago, we had summery weather. Beautiful skies, warm temps, fleeting... Continue Reading →
“Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth)….See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time….” Ephesians 5:8b-9,15-16a When I started this blog a year ago, my objective was to draw attention to gifts from God we often take for granted—to cultivate gratitude for... Continue Reading →
“Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized.” Acts 9:18 Are you scrubbing your house and fixing it up during your stay-at-home time? You are? Great! Come work at my home next, ’cause I’m NOT getting nearly enough cleaning done…. One of the best things... Continue Reading →
“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” (Hebrews 13:15) Do you see yourself standing on a game show stage today? Are you waiting your turn, watching the emcee spin the wheel, your heart pounding as it comes to a halt? Will you become ill with... Continue Reading →
“Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.” Proverbs 16:24 Lots of new words are floating around right now: coronavirus, pandemic, social distancing, PPEs (personal protective equipment), N95 masks, lockdown, etc. They’re peppering our thoughts, the media, and personal conversation. Seems we can’t talk about anything else! We’re all under significant stress... Continue Reading →
An old Appalachian cabin that belonged to my great-great-great grandparents.... “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!” Psalm 27:14 The telltale signs of coronavirus: dry cough, fatigue, high fever, cabin fever…. In the midst of anxiety over coronavirus and consequences of the shutdown, we’re also dealing... Continue Reading →
The toilet paper aisle at Walmart “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed….For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many,... Continue Reading →
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. See with what large letters I have written to you with my own hand!” Galatians 6:10-11 When was the last time you wrote a handwritten letter or note? In our digital world, we communicate now much... Continue Reading →
