“Recipe” for Peace?

Be still and rest in the Lord; wait for Him and patiently lean yourself upon Him; fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.  Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests),Continue reading ““Recipe” for Peace?”

Insufficient Funds

“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day …” “…to give His life a ransom for many.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NASB   Mark 10:45 To my embarrassment, the grocery-bill total was greater thanContinue reading “Insufficient Funds”

Wounds that Heal

Can he have followed far who has no wound nor scar? – Amy Carmichael …to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORDContinue reading “Wounds that Heal”

Santa Claus?

Hello Friends! Recently I shared the “Santa Claus” devotion to a group of volunteers at the Columbus Dream Center and was met with this question: “So, Becky, what does “trust God” look like?” Allow me to briefly share how I responded to that very important question before you read “Santa Claus.” First, I’ll tell youContinue reading “Santa Claus?”