Inspiration….what does it mean to you?

I’m speaking at a retreat this weekend and one aspect of the theme is “inspiring one another.” This has really had me thinking about people from the Bible who inspire me! I’d love to know WHO inspires you from the Scriptures and WHY? And do you...

Will I take a risk for Him??????

Every time I watch “extreme” sports, I find myself closing my eyes and peeking through my fingers to see if the athletes land safely… The thought of seeing them plummet to the ground in pain is just more than I can stand to watch. But I admire people...

Humbled and Convicted…

  Oh, my dear, dear blogging friends, It is midnight here in Kentucky.  My day started with all sorts of good intentions, plans of getting packages in the mail and letters containing financial gifts to two orphanages (from Nick’s foundation and our community). I...

Everything rides on hope now…..

I pass Nick and Adrienne’s graves every time I come and go from our house.  I almost always look towards them for just a second.  It’s just my “mommy heart” making sure all is well there.  No messed-up flowers, no leaning lanterns. This morning...

He’s Got A Lot on His Shoulders…

Isaiah 9:6 6 For to us a child is born,          to us a son is given,        and the government will be on his shoulders.          And he will be called        Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,        Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.   I can just imagine Jesus...

Tired of waiting? Just be patient…

Psalm 40:1-3  I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many...

Weekend Thought…..

2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. I will be out of town this weekend, but I read this verse this morning in my quiet time...

One Orphanage Story…..

This summer at our family reunion, I was talking to my cousin Ann.  She shared with me about a sweet girl, Shelly, who had come to America and lived with them for some time.  She is now back in India along with her husband and together they have started an orphanage. ...

Being Blessed Doesn’t Mean Feeling No Pain….

Luke 1:42 “God has blessed you above all women…” I would think that when Mary heard Elizabeth say these words she felt great joy and honor. To be blessed above all women by the God of the Universe…. But the road Mary had to walk was a road of...