Every year, the Lord tends to give me a song that carries me through the ebbs and flows of the seasons. When I chose “Hold Fast” as my theme (or when it chose me…), I realized almost immediately that this song and I were going to be friends. The melody of this song beats in…
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:9, ESV Stay in love lockdown mode. Love deeply from the center of who you are. I’m sharing “Love Lockdown” joining The Nester and friends for #write31days and joining like-minded sisters at Still Saturday and Give Me Grace. To see all of the…
The Bend of the Road by Helen Steiner Rice Sometimes we come to life’s crossroads And we view what we think is the end. But God has a much wider vision And he knows that it’s only a bend- The road will go on and get smoother And after we’ve stopped for a rest,…
Who is among you that feareth Jehovah, that obeyeth the voice of his servant? He that walketh in darkness and hath no light, let him trust in the name of Jehovah and rely upon his God” (Isa. 50:10, RV). What shall the believer do in times of darkness — the darkness of perplexity and…
Daily, I pray for the courage to overcome obstacles. I know that God uses pressure to create pearls, so I want to hold fast and look forward expectantly knowing that God is using my tribulation to transform my life. My pain is not without purpose. I choose to believe that my Heavenly Father will…
This weekend, the weather was beautiful. The sky was blue and cloudless. The breeze was light and refreshing. I wish every day could be like a perpetual sunny day. Unfortunately, rain is bound to come. We must accept that storms are a part of life. When a squall hits at sea, we are often…