Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 Cancer. It is a terrible word to hear about yourself or a close friend… or a sister. Several years ago I had a good friend who was diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer. She did all the…
Read MoreThus the LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Exodus 33:11 My son, who lives in another city, recently had minor surgery on his knee. He is well beyond the years of needing his Mom when he is these situations. Moms, however, do not get beyond…
Read MoreMy son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh. Proverbs 4:20-22 Mother to son (on the phone): Yes, I can come but I’ll…
Read MoreFor the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Exercise and eat right. Who does not know this is the prescription for good health, energy,…
Read MoreAnd so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and…
Read MoreAnd we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Life is full of little disappointments. A year ago I thought I would be living in Belize by now. I had lots of doubts about how that would…
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