Stony Paths – Learning to trust Him as we walk the Stony Paths of real life. Recently, a friend asked what drew me to write a book on the topic of trusting God. The answer came immediately…. Let me share with you what I told him that day … I was confronted with emergency openContinue reading “Free Devotional – Stony Paths”
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My Story
We all have a story. No one is exempt from the difficulties of life. Some life stories are painful. Some seem unfair. Some feel hopeless. Some are filled with regret. None have escaped His notice. None are beyond His ability to use. To some how, some way, bring good from. As you watch my story,Continue reading “My Story”
A Roadway in the Wilderness
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. Ephesians 3:20 NKJV Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God.Continue reading “A Roadway in the Wilderness”
Unknowns of Life…
He knows what is in the darkness… When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, You knew my path. Daniel 2:22b NASB Psalm 142:3a NASB The unknown. We all fear it. We avoid situations that cause it. We try to prevent it. But it’s unavoidable isn’t it? We have no idea what the traffic will beContinue reading “Unknowns of Life…”
Release the Weight
Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail). Casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you. Psalm 55:22 AMPC and 1 Peter 5:7 NASB 1977 I am soContinue reading “Release the Weight”
Release the Weight
Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail). Casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you. Psalm 55:22 AMPC and 1 Peter 5:7 NASB 1977 I am soContinue reading “Release the Weight”
Prep Work
Judah said to his brothers, “What profit is it for us to kill our brother and cover up his blood? Come and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay our hands on him, for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And his brothers listened to him. Then some Midianite traders passed by, so they pulled him up and lifted JosephContinue reading “Prep Work”
Lord, If You Had Been Here…
The sisters sent word to Jesus saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.” John 11:3 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when He heard that he was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was. John 11: 5-6 Martha therefore, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went to meet Him, but Mary stayed atContinue reading “Lord, If You Had Been Here…”
Business Card Identity
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. John 8:36 NLT It’s only the Truth you know, that sets you free. – Steve Campbell I haveContinue reading “Business Card Identity”
Family Dinner
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. Psalm 23: 5a Psalm 145:16 NLT Our monthly family dinner is a time of beautifully controlled chaos. Bursting with good food and loud conversation and chattering grandkids andContinue reading “Family Dinner”
Devotions for Difficult Days 