I am a planner by nature. A plan and executing a plan inspires and invigorates me. I realize that much of this has to do with personality type but I think for most of us purpose, goals and plans keep...

I often ask the Lord before going to sleep to speak to me through a spiritual dream. I have had many but they are not a regular occurrence. This week I woke up thrilled that He had spoken to me...

Gumby: Flexible and Forgiving This week the Lord has impressed upon me the need to be flexible and forgiving, all the time. If you are even close to my age you may remember Gumby.  You could twist him up and...

Have you lost anything lately? There are many areas where we experience loss. These last few months this virus has cost so many so much. There has been the loss of lives and loss of jobs as well as finances....

When I think of finding shelter from a storm I think of finding a safe place to get out of its way, a place where I will feel safe. Although we are “sheltering in place” right now that alone does...

This last week I have been impressed by our unique creative ability to encourage one another. It began at the opposite end of the encouragement spectrum as I was convicted around silent critical thoughts. When one of those critical thought...

The last month has been quite a journey for all of us. Week one I titled my devotional Silver Linings. This was the first week of shelter in place. God spoke clearly about the incredible opportunities that awaited me if...

Passover and our Easter Peace Today marks the beginning the eight days of Passover. Passover commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. This Sunday we celebrate Easter. This year more than any other the significance of...

How to fill our days with purpose  is the question so many are asking themselves today in the midst of the worst health crisis the world has seen in our lifetime. Perhaps the question is even more profound for those...

Last week I shared with you about finding silver linings in rather dark clouds. God has continued to give me exact instructions on a daily basis, what to do and what not to do. The gold nuggets continue to show...