God is the Alpha and the Omega,. the beginning and the end. He does not change. He is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent, and we pray for His eternal blessing to be present with us as we begin a new year. For Him, a thousand years is but a moment, and 2025 is another beginning for us, but He knows the Day of Salvation and most certainly guides us to the end…..
How fitting that my Blessings for Every Day desk calendar, written by Susie Larson, would begin with “As the winds of change start to blow in your life.” We are all devastated by the California wild fires, and some of us are delighted by the anticipated changes in our government as the inauguration nears. No, this is not a political endorsement of all that may result from the latter, but there is a spirit of change in the air, and as…..
On this Lord’s Day, as worshipers around the world gather to sing praises to our God and to offer our petitions, we can’t help thinking about the Church universal in Los Angeles. Today, her people have no place to gather, for they are scattered into shelters, hotels, with family, or who knows where. Their churches are mere shells of what used to be, yet they are learning a lesson I learned at age eighteen when my beloved First Reformed Church…..
Those of us who believe that God guides our thoughts and influences us in our daily lives as I do, take time to reflect upon events and bring our distresses and joys to Him in prayer. The last few days, I have had many moments of reflection, and now it is time to record thoughts which have both challenged and enlightened me.
Once again, disaster has struck our people. This time it is not a hurricane, it is not a…..
Is it as hard for you as it is for me to get back into the “routine?” Did the holidays stress you out, and do you find yourself needing a vacation from the “vacation?” I experienced that yesterday as I wheeled my sister through mazes of parking lots to three venues yesterday, and to tell the truth, I felt every bone…..
A year ago, shortly after moving to Glenbrooke Senior Living, I established a writing group for seniors called You Are Unique. As My husband and I met residents and their families, I discovered there were life stories that many residents’ families had never had an opportunity to hear about. Precious legacies are lost if they are not written down.
Our first meeting in January 24, I introduced a picture of a tiny plant growing in a cracked sidewalk. I asked…..
On this first Lord’s Day of the New Year, will we find you and your family in worship to the sovereign God who reigns over all?
Yes, there are legitimate reasons for missing the gathering of God’s people in corporate worship. It’s sometimes inconvenient. It’s true there is travel, especially for college students returning to their studies after their trips home and to other venues. There is illness– please don’t spread your colds or worse. The weather alerts for the…..
Have you broken a resolution yet? That is the question. Or, did you resolve NOT to make resolutions because you “might” break them quickly, so why bother?
Here’s a word of truth from Romans 8:38-39 to help us realize that God is sovereign, He guides our paths, and that if we trust Him through the truth of His word, the Bible, we will always be on the right path, even if we may wander a bit. It is known by…..
I seldom write about the “news” because I can’t really do anything about it but pray mercy on those hurt by it. But, if I can help prevent such things as terrorism by using the word of God, then I will do it.
I have just read Proverbs 1:8-19 and wish terrorist Jabar had been taught God’s truth. After spending yesterday with our family and hearing Mary and Paul correct our grandchildren, I rejoice that they are raising them in…..
What an incredible day we had yesterday! It was the fifty-sixth year anniversary of our wedding on December 29, 1968. Starting with breakfast at Dottie’s Cafe, we then had a full day of family fun. We took two cars, but enjoyed the gift of conversation between us! What a blessing–together, although in tandem. Paul got to drive his newly purchased car, and as they spotted birds, gators, and beauty, we followed in our car, thanks to Nancy’s driving, and took…..