Joy in the Morning
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. (Psalm 30:5) It’s been a hard week for me. I can’t put my finger on it but I’ve been restless and unsettled. I hate the…
Read MoreScheduling Priorities
Yesterday I was at a church-sponsored picnic. Lots of discussions centered around the coming weeks and what was already started and what was coming. In general, people are dreading a new school year, especially if you have multiple children in multiple activities plus church and community commitments. A new school year means new teachers…
Read MoreEducated to Be Wise
Today I was in the city of Reading and walked by one of the Junior High Schools. I was pleasantly surprised to see out in front of the school a sign that said, “A child who is educated only at school is an uneducated child.” Wow! That is so true, I just didn’t think…
Read MoreGod Answers Prayer
I just got off the phone with a friend who called to praise God for answering a prayer we had begun to pray a few days ago. She had sent out a prayer request to a couple of people she could trust because there had been a death in her husband’s family. The prayer…
Read MoreUnanswered Prayer?
This week I have been studying and writing about hearing God. Listening to hear what He has to say to us is necessary but His voice can be very clear or it can be a little difficult to discern. Sometimes we pray and we see or hear an almost immediate answer. Other times we…
Read MorePride, Still?
I saw it again today. It comes when I’m not expecting it but should have seen it! It seems to be my almost constant companion regardless of how many times I confess it. Pride always comes back to visit – again. I am sure I did not invite it, it was not welcome, it…
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