Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galations 6:9 (NIV) Do you ever feel like your efforts as a Christian aren’t yielding many results? The online church event you planned didn’t get many attendees, the person you’ve been […]
Surprised to be Loved
It was at middle school church camp where I first really felt the love of Jesus. I went down for prayer after a sermon, and I was overcome by the feeling of love. When my dad asked me about it, all I could say was, “Jesus loves me.” That may sound as simple as a […]
The Power of Friendships
Recently I was reminded of the power of friendship when I held a live/video Facebook party to celebrate a new release. I was a little concerned that no one would show up live, and I’d be there for the specified thirty minutes all alone. But my friends came to the rescue. I wasn’t […]
Janet W. Ferguson on Redemption and Themes in Fiction
Redemption and Themes in Fiction As a former library media specialist at large public high school, I aided students in the eleventh grade English classes as they were required to write their research papers on a novel. They had to find the literary theme in the novel that they wanted to write about. A theme […]
Disappointment by Merrillee Whren
During this time of the world-wide pandemic, I’ve tried to look on the positive side of things, but I think it’s okay to acknowledge that this virus has brought disappointment to many. The true tragedy is losing a loved one to the virus, but others are hurting in many different ways. We don’t get to […]
Hope and a Future
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV In spite of the challenges we face these days, I believe we will one day look back and see where God’s hand touched our lives in […]
Be Courageous, Be Strong by Merrillee Whren
When I read this verse recently, it reminded me that God has given us such wonderful instructions. There are four right here in this verse, and I think they are very applicable to our current situation. Keep alert. We want to be vigilant. We don’t want our circumstances to give the devil a foothold in […]
What Does God’s Will Look Like Today?
I don’t know about you, but I’ve heard a lot of Christians lately encouraging me not to worry. Over the radio, over social media, over the television, via text, and in-person. It’s a good reminder. Don’t worry. Don’t be anxious. Worrying won’t add a single day to your life. Not only that, but the depth […]
Trusting God’s Perfect Timing & Giveaway
Yesterday was release day for Not Until This Day, book 6 in my Hope Springs series. And can I just say “Phhhheeewww!” In case you’re wondering, that is an exhale of relief because there were times when I felt like I would never finish writing this book. I started it in early January—and then restarted […]
It is Finished
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 (ESV) We are entering Easter season. In just over a week, we remember the day our Lord died, and then three short days later, we celebrate His resurrection. Death begets life. […]