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Cardinals and Crutches

February 15, 2014 By Verna Bowman 2 Comments

Countless Pennsylvania snowstorms, power outages, lost work, and accidents brought me low this morning.   But, I wasn’t seeing the big picture at the moment.  I was busy looking at the small picture of me.After all, it seemed there was nothing more limiting than snowdrifts a few feet high except one foot adorned with cast and … [Read more...]

Tagged With: cardinals, gratitude, inspiration, snowstorms

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

February 2, 2014 By Verna Bowman 15 Comments

Everything. The tangled love story of Hosea and Gomer is an unforgettable picture of God’s covenant love for His people.  We sometimes shy away from the book of Hosea because it can be confusing, but if you want to see Jesus in the Old Testament, it’s a must-read. The real life couple star in the ancient soap opera about an … [Read more...]

Tagged With: #inspirational, bride, broken heart, faithfulness, Hosea, love story

Dead of Winter Brings Life

January 18, 2014 By Verna Bowman 6 Comments

One of the amazing things about nature is how God has given the ability to recreate itself.  I’m counting on this when I look down-deep beneath the snow and know there is life in the cold earth just waiting to spring forth. It’s easy to feel as gray as the day when dark creeps in too early and steals the light, isn’t it?  You … [Read more...]

Tagged With: #dead of winter, #devotional, dry bones, encouraging women, Ezekiel 37, Hope, inspiration, life

What Would Happen?

January 4, 2014 By Verna Bowman 5 Comments

What would happen if you read your Bible everyday this year?Whether you’ve been reading the Bible for years or haven’t gotten around to it yet, this would be a good time to dust and open.  A new year - the magic moment when self-improvement plans for body, soul, and spirit kick in.  It’s amazing how turning a calendar page makes … [Read more...]

Tagged With: #2014, Bible reading, inspiration, journaling, self-improvement

Be Still

December 28, 2013 By Verna Bowman 5 Comments

I’m not one to make resolutions for the coming year.  But, I have an intention. To . . . just practice stillness. When I was young, I had an annoying habit of jiggling my leg or foot.  My mama would say, “Be still!” The teacher would say, “Child, sit still!”  Ten minutes with my gramma, and I’d hear “Still your itchy … [Read more...]

Tagged With: #Be Still, #encouraging women one story at a time, #jesus tweets, in His presence, inspiration, new year, resolution

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His Word – My Hope

Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed for His compassions never fail.  

They are new every morning.  Great is Your faithfulness O Lord.

Lamentations three

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