“Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father.” Ephesians 5:20 NKJV. Giving thanks is a mark of character and good manners. My thoughts and comments today are about “giving thanks.” Feeling thankful is merely an emotion, coming and going at your whim; in distinction, giving thanks is a […]
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us.” 1 John 3:1 Like a window, a good story lets light shine into darkness. My thoughts and comments today are that “God loves people.” God loves people, all people. As a Mom loves her ailing child who needs comfort […]
The noisiness of your surroundings and the busyness of your schedule will impair your ability to hear the still small voice of God. “The Lord said to Elijah, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.’ Then […]
Tears and hope are complementary, not contradictory. “Through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures we have hope.” Romans 15:4 NKJV. My thoughts and comments today are about “Tears and Hope.” Have you ever had nothing to hold onto except hope in a distressing situation? For too many that seems […]
I am resending this devotional, “A steadfast Hope,” because I have added the last paragraph, as well as a personal note from Gayle and I, and our family. I hope you will take the time to read the devotional again and note our family news at its end. Your prayer […]