As God provided for some needs that popped up this week unexpectedly, I was pondering how His light shines in the dark times in our lives. His light shines in the dark places in our lives. I am thankful that our God is not just the God of the mountain, but the God of the…

Reading through five Psalms a day and one Proverb has been such a blessing. I am not always able to keep up with it, but I am so blessed when I can. I love how the Psalmists admit the hard, but go back to God. They proclaim His greatness and rehearse His attributes. My own…

Sunshine. Sunshine can be scarce this time of year which makes it more special and precious! I am thankful for the sunshine God brings. What are you thankful for today?  

Today, I am thankful for God’s Word. It is alive and fresh each time we read it. I was reading in Exodus 35 today. It struck me how the people of Israel gave to the building of the tabernacle. They gave of what they had and from the gifts God had given them. The fact…

I am so thankful for our God who cares for us. He takes care of our needs. He loves us. This morning, I was reading Exodus 21-22. When I came to Exodus 22:21-27, I paused. “21 Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. 22…

Today, I want to take a moment to thank God for the many godly people in my life, specifically pastors and women teachers, who have helped shape my life (including my parents!). During college and for years after, Pastor Schettler and his wife had a profound impact on my life. I learned so much and…

Pause. Praise. Pause. Reflect. Praise. Count your blessings. This morning, the fatigue and weakness from my latest health battle is hitting hard. The medication worsens it. I am eager to be completed with the meds. Yet, there is so much to be thankful for today: My work is supportive as I fight this battle. The medication…

I am thankful that even when we are alone and don’t know what to do, God is with us. We can trust Him. I have mentioned that this week has been an unexpected medical week. I have lost count of the number of medical appointments as we try to rectify the acute issues all while…