Tempting!

This devotional idea came to me as I read a newsletter at my church from a family our church supported who lived in the Philippines. Matt and Peggy Littell and their two sons were establishing churches in this country when this terrible accident occurred. Peggy’s response is stellar. I have often prayed for God’s grace... Continue Reading →

Tribute to my Mother-in-law

Psalm 46: 1:  “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”  Twelve years ago today my beloved mother-in-law died of liver cancer. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. We still miss her so much. When she was in the last stages of the disease, she and her husband chose... Continue Reading →

Stories of Hope

“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all.” I Timothy 12:15   As a writer, I love to write stories of how God has worked in people’s lives. Donna and Thad divorced and later remarried when they allowed God to become central in their marriage. Joe didn’t... Continue Reading →

Who have you told?

If anyone does not carry his cross and follow me, he cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14:27) The letter brought me up short. Shelly, a friend in another city, had never shown an interest in God. Concerned, I had written a minister who lived close to her, asking him to make a call. My plan... Continue Reading →

Life’s Interruptions- What will you do with them?

I write about my friends and family rarely b/c I don't want them to fear confiding in me, thinking I'll use their thoughts for an article in a magazine. But my friend Lisa's life was so dedicated to God that I know she would not mind if I shared her thoughts here.  Do you have... Continue Reading →

Soul cleansing

This devotion appealed to me because of the simple message – only by cleansing ourselves from sin can we be close to God. Photo: Matt Carrigan **  Psalm 51:1-10 "Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity…” v 2 In the movie, “South Pacific” Mitzi Gaynor sings, “I’m gonna wash that man right outa my hair.” The... Continue Reading →

Stories of Hope

  “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all.”  I Timothy 1:15   As a writer, I love to write stories of how God has worked in people’s lives. Donna and Thad divorced and later remarried when they allowed God to become central in their marriage. Joe... Continue Reading →

In the Midst of Fear

                                                                  This devotion came after I’d read a diary kept by a friend during a hiking trip to Europe years ago. From that same diary I wrote two more stories – both religious -- about Sharon’s thoughts and feelings during her stay in Europe. All were published with her permission and I gave her copies... Continue Reading →

Tempting!

This devotion is a true story that happened several years ago. It is a tragic story but one that ends with grace as only God can provide. I admire Peggy and her determination to let nothing mar her testimony for Christ. **  “And Jesus answered and said to him, “It is written, ‘You shall worship... Continue Reading →

Redeemed!

I wrote this devotion a few years ago. It has always been one of my favorites because I love the concept of being ‘redeemed’. We are truly worth nothing until God puts value in our lives with His love and forgiveness. Hard to understand but wonderful once it sinks in! Side note: My church used... Continue Reading →

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