May 8th Read: Job 26:7-14 and Psalms 19 We seek after knowledge of all sorts and often are the poorer for finding it. We will always be richer for seeking after God and the knowledge of His ways. A PORTION OF GLORY We only scratch the surface When we would tell Thy ways; Even the …
May 7th Read: Hebrews 13:8 and James 1:17 During the Great Depression, in which I grew up, our family knew lack, but never hunger or deprivation of our basic needs. Why? … Hard work, wise stewardship with what God gave us, and an indwelling faith in His constancy to provide for all of us. Our …
May 6th Read: Phil. 4:4-9; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; John 15:1; Rom. 12:1-2 Negativity is my worst enemy! Yours too! It is a denial of our faith in God’s goodness and in His involvement in our every-day lives. When I remember that He will never leave me nor forsake me, I am able to look at any …
May 5th Read: Genesis 43:26-30; Psalm 78:38-42 Sometimes words just will not pass our lips. I have discovered that that’s the moment to pray, to reach out toward God for His guidance in the proper action toward that other person. It may be a hug, tears, a touch on the shoulder or hand. It may …
May 4th Read: Philippians 2:1-16 I have seen the distress which can be caused by the wake of a speedboat in busy waters. I have seen fishermen in row boats shake their fists as their boats nearly upset when they were rocked by inconsiderate pilots. Canoeists and water skiers also fall victim to the aquatic …
May 3rd Read: Psalms 23 and Psalms 46 Our lives are full of activity. As women we are called upon for regular daily duties, whether at home or in the workplace. Then emergency situations arise which also call upon our energy, ingenuity, and time. Often we are left wondering how to cope. My own solution …
May 2nd Read: Phil. 2:1-11 and Luke 10:30-37 Boom-boom, our Peking duck sitting in the wooden crate provided for her nest, had twenty-seven eggs at last count. Her name was aptly chosen to match her waddle, for her tail area nearly hit the ground at each step. The other ducks in the pen ignored her …
May 1st Read: Luke 24:13-32; Micah 6:8; John 1:35-39 “Come, walk with me,” my Grandma used to say to my sister and me as she started to the woods to enjoy the May flowers. “Come, walk with me,” said my dear daughter-in-law as she loaded my grandchildren into a red wagon on sunny days. “Come, …
April 30th Read: Romans 1:16-17; Psalm 19:7-14; 119:59; Luke 10:38-42 GRAN’S LEGACY For many years she dusted and cleaned, And gardened and curried her yard. She sewed, and she curled and primped and preened, And in it all worked very hard. Her kitchen was spotless; her floors always shone; Her bookshelves were tidy and neat. …
April 29th Read: Psalm 125:1-5; Psalm 36:6; Psalms 46:1-11; 121:1-8 The psalmists have often used the stability and greatness of mountains to help us to understand God. His majesty and power are greater than theirs. David discovered that they are a refuge during times of trouble, just as God is our refuge and help, a …