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The Locked Door
Hello to all my readers! It’s been awhile since we had a guest writer, so today I’m excited to share this poem, written by a dear friend. We’ve long enjoyed exchanging poems, just as we enjoy many conversations encouraging each other in the Lord. Her poem was a blessing to me when I read it; I will hope it will be for you as well. And a big thank you for sharing, Annabelle! 💜 When in a circumstance that’s hard, I’m tempted to put forth my hand And tamper with a door that’s barred That seems to lead to Promise Land. And if I force the door that’s locked, When…
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His Grace
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth (John 1:14). Full of grace—what an amazing and true description of our Savior! Grace is a word we hear often. It appears frequently throughout Scripture. It’s repeated in the words of our hymns. Rarely does someone present the Gospel without mentioning grace. Yet what exactly is grace? How is our Savior gracious and how has He manifested this grace to us? Grace is “the free and unmerited love and favor of God; the spring and source of all the benefits…
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Spring Update and Favorites
Hello my friends! May has been absolutely gorgeous here—summer came early this year, which is fine with me! This month makes me realize how grateful I am for God’s creation of color. The rich green of the grass and trees, white lilacs (my favorite), the vibrant blue sky; our God loves beauty and that is so evident in His creation. We’re looking forward to a number of camping trips this summer—I’m planning to share some photos and stories in each month’s favorites and update! This past week was our church’s missions conference. The preaching was so good, the fellowship is always fun, and it was a blessing to hear from…
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Follow After Him
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:12-14). Do you ever wonder what God’s will for your life is? Do you ever struggle with feeling purposeless? Sometimes in the busyness and distraction of our life, it can be easy to…
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A Soul-winning Prayer
Open my eyes, Lord, and give me Your heart Towards those around me; the lost in their sin, May all that would hinder Your shining depart, May they see Jesus, dwelling within. Help me to listen and help me to wait, Help me to see a soul You died to save, Help me to tell them before it’s too late, Fill me with hope that is steadfast and brave. Help me to focus, and teach me to pray— Help me to see someone precious to You, Time is now hastening, slipping away, Give me the love that must mingle with truth. Lord, hear this prayer that I earnestly bring, Give…
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Chocolate Eclair Cake
Hey there everyone! This is one of our favorite desserts to make for company. It’s so easy, it’s delicious, and it’s no-bake (which makes it great for summer!). This cake does need to set in the refrigerator for awhile, though, so be sure to make it the night before you plan to serve it. Enjoy! 2-3 sleeves graham crackers 2 boxes vanilla pudding 2 c. milk 1 tub whipped topping 1 can chocolate frosting (you could make your own ganache topping instead, if desired) In a large bowl, combine milk, whipped topping, and pudding mixes. Whisk until smooth. Place one layer of graham crackers in a 9″x13″ pan. Pour half…
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His Faithfulness
Hi there, friends! As believers, we recognize the need for faith. We realize that “without faith, it is impossible to please Him (Heb. 11:6).” We’re aware that “faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17).” But have you ever thought about the fact that our faith would be utterly vain and meaningless if it were not for the faithfulness of the One we trust? The object of faith determines its value. I’ve seen pictures of a single log bridge over a jungle canyon. I might declare that I have complete faith in that log, but if the log is rotten, then my confidence does me…
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The Glorious Gospel: Quotes on Christ’s Work
Hello, my friends! As we approach Easter or Resurrection Sunday, it’s the perfect time to meditate on the glorious truths of the Gospel. 1 Corinthians 15:3 defines the Gospel as the “death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.” We know that it is only His work that can save us, not anything we’ve done. Today, I’d like to share some Scripture and favorite quotes about Christ’s saving work. “Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him;…
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What Are You Careful About? Part 2
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God (Philippians 4:6). What should you do when worry presses down on you, when your heart is tempted to become “careful?” In the previous post, we talked about carefulness, and how God commands us to be careful for nothing but to pray in everything! In today’s post, I’d like to delve a bit deeper into this topic of prayer and supplication. By Prayer and Supplication We know the promise following this verse—however, God gave that promise after He also gave a command. He commands us to, “by prayer and…
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Book Review: Ten Fingers for God
Hi everyone! It’s been awhile since I have reviewed any books here on the blog, and I just finished a 5-star one. It checked almost all my “great book” boxes: a biography, missions, medicine, humor, and even a little WWII history. Dorothy Clarke Wilson was an amazing writer! In this book, you’ll follow Dr. Paul Brand on his journey from growing up in India to medical student in London during the blitz of World War II (in fact, I really enjoyed this fascinating piece of WWII history), to world-renowned leprosy rehab expert. The book is filled with so much information about the history of leprosy treatment, yet it’s not presented…
