When time stood still and passed so quickly . . . my description of 2016. And maybe we can say the same for the years before and to come, because it seems the clock and the world keep spinning out of control. And it should make a difference in our swift life - so as 2016 ends, how has it made a difference for you? In … [Read more...]
New Mercies
Great is His faithfulness. His mercies are new every morning. Lamentations 3:22 I’m amazed in the way this verse has helped me face daybreak. No matter what the journey holds, we have a sure testimony that this special Word of God is true for you and for me. I think of the unused collection of days that will make up the … [Read more...]
Be Still
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...]
HAPPY NEW . . . DAY!
As 2011 comes to an end, I discovered I have celebrated 13, 258 days, (but, who’s counting?) since I first made a commitment to follow Jesus. Each one filled with His new compassion whether it brought triumph or trial. Great is His faithfulness. His mercies are new every morning. Lamentations 3:22 Reviewing old journals … [Read more...]