“Now one of them, when he saw that he had been healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice, and he fell on his face at His feet, giving thanks to Him.” ~ Luke 17:15-16 Undoubtedly, He knew they were grateful. And He had dismissed them Himself. “Go,” He said. “Show yourselves to the priests.” Ten leprous men called… Read More
Usually if I tell someone, “Thanks anyhow,” my sentiment follows an appreciative rejection of what they had planned to do for me or give me. “No, I can’t join you for lunch that day, but thanks anyhow.” Smiles all round. Warm fuzzies floating between us. “Oh, I already have one, but thanks anyhow.” How kind of her! That’s nice that… Read More
“I can’t believe I have to get these eight interviews whittled down to a 750-word article!” I complained…more than once…to my friend, my husband, my dogs! I even posted my whining (complete with photo of my copious notes) on Facebook. Just days ago I complained not once, or twice, but multiple times about the work I had to do. And… Read More
Father, I thank You for suiting me up for success. Just like a football team that faces an unfamiliar foe every now and then, I may not come out victorious with every challenge, but it’s not for lack of coaching! You suit me up with substantial spiritual armor to face the enemy who shakes his puny fist in Your holy… Read More
Recently when my parents were visiting us here in sunny Arizona, they’d begin each day sitting on the back porch and saying, “It’s another pretty day.” To which I would say, “It’s a pretty day just about every day here in Arizona.” And, truth be told, I said it with a bit of a sadness, a longing, if you will…. Read More
Today I continue to share a few tips for successfully navigating the narrow path, the one Jesus calls us to follow Him on. Some of these are bona fide spiritual disciplines. Others are simply biblical mandates that seem to help us stay closer to our Guide, avoid pitfalls, and enjoy the journey along the way. Trail Tip #8 – Appreciate… Read More