Monthly Archives: April 2012

Friend, we need each other!

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)     This quote has always intrigued me. Just what does iron have to do with people and friendships? So I did a little checking on the subject matter … Continue reading

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Soaring – part III

My responsibility is to wait upon God. From past experience, I know it is wise to rise in the morning and say, I give myself and this day to you, God. You are in charge — not me. I can … Continue reading

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Continuing to soar – part II

I need to remember that my Source is in God ALONE. He is the renewable energy source with no beginning or end. We can count on God to see us through regardless of our past. He remembers not the “former … Continue reading

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Soaring on eagle wings

“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to … Continue reading

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Everlasting Love

The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness. I will build you up again and you will be re-built” — Jeremiah 31:3. God’s love continues … Continue reading

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Give thanks

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge” — Psalm 19:1–2.     We’ve been having some crazy weather here … Continue reading

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a sweet fragrance

While walking this afternoon, I spotted a lilac bush. At first I smelled something extremely sweet. What was that smell? I recognized the smell when I saw the delicately formed purplish blossoms and recalled my Mom’s lilac bushes. I walked … Continue reading

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Rejoice!

“The world seems sad mid winter’s gloom. But all’s well when the jonquils bloom.” This is so true. Winter (at least in the mid-west) can last forever. My spirits sag dramatically when the sun doesn’t shine for days. As soon … Continue reading

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There’s no one like you!

Our God Water you turned into wine; Opened the eyes of the blind; There’s no one like you, None like you! Into the darkness you shine; Out of the ashes we rise; There’s no one like you, None like you! Our God is greater, Our God is … Continue reading

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Ask humbly

“Then the Lord opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the Lord” – Numbers 22:31 Angels sometimes block our path. Ask humbly for God to guide you, and he will show you if one of his angels is … Continue reading

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