“To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.” ~~Colossians 1:2~~ As I looked at this verse this morning, I pondered whether the description “faithful sister” could be said of me. (Pistos) is the Greek word for “faith/faithful” and it describes a person in whom faith … Read More
The Trumpet Vine
So I was looking at pictures of my old house, and I began thinking through some of the memories that we made there. Good memories. I remember when we put an addition on that house. We added a 2 car garage with a family room built over it. Our house had been built in the early 1940s, so when we … Read More
Fruit Flies and Oranges
So, here’s a bit of background. I love critters and birds. . .like A LOT. A month or two ago, I noticed this bright orange bird that I don’t normally see around my backyard. Well, “just so happened”, my friend Tracy knew that it was a Baltimore Oriole, and she suggested that I put out some grape jelly on something … Read More
Where’s the “but”? (Revelation 2:8-11)
I am currently doing a devotional reading plan through YouVersion that is teaching about the Seven Churches in Revelation. In order for the title to make sense, I’ll fill you in on what I studied yesterday when Jesus was speaking to the church at Ephesus. He listed their good deeds, followed by a “but”. I read Revelation 2:8-11 this morning, … Read More
Fresh, warm bread
4 But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Therefore, remember from where you have fallen, and repent, and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and I will remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. ~~Revelation 2:4-5~~ This passage is a part of the address … Read More
Man is a living being (Genesis 2:7)
This morning God brought this verse across my path. You know, it would have been so easy to just skim over it because of its familiarity. How often we do that. As I paused to ponder this verse, the Spirit led me down a path where I learned, not only more about the human body, but more importantly more about … Read More
A Crow and Some Bluejays
I’m sitting here with the Word on my lap…coffee in my hand…feet propped up on the coffee table…just chatting with the Lord a bit before I dove into reading. I was asking Him to make His presence known to me as I spent time with Him, when I heard this fluttering real close to me. It was a young titmouse, … Read More
What’s in a Word?
This morning I began a devotional plan through YouVersion where Hebrew words are explored. The two passages for this particular day were Isaiah 54:10 and Hosea 13:5. As I usually do, I read and studied the verses before reading the devotional. I want to hear what God says to “me” before I read what He said to someone else. As … Read More
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. ~~Proverbs 1:7~~ This morning this passage was a part of a devotional plan I am reading with a friend. I have read this verse many times in the past, but as I looked at it today, the word “beginning” really popped off the page to … Read More
Jeremiah 29:11
I have always loved this verse. It holds such promise, doesn’t it? As I delved into this passage in depth, I found some pretty cool truths. “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord…” The Hebrew word for “know” is (yâdaʻ), and it means to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing). “To ascertain by seeing” strikes me. … Read More