A definition from Merriam-Webster: Hope: 1. to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment. 2. to expect with confidence (as in trust). {Wait… watch and pray. Because He came then I can eagerly expect His return.} Biblically, our hope is in God. It’s my trust in Him, and His good nature that makes possible my … Continue reading Eager expectation of good
A peek into an ongoing correspondence between sister-friends. She is one of my Paulettes and most assuredly my longtime Barnabia. Dear friend, I read yesterday Matthew 28 and Mark 16. This was our planned chronological reading with The Bible Recap. My reading walked me through the crucifixion. And then I encountered The Resurrection of Christ. … Continue reading The Resurrection: how do you respond?
November 12, 2025. {A bountiful harvest ~ oranges} Day 12. A grateful heart. I am grateful for the bounty of oranges this year. Grateful because we’ve done absolutely nothing to produce this fruit. And yet, it is ours. And they are delicious! We purchased the house with the means God has entrusted to us. But … Continue reading A Great Teacher Asks the Best Questions: “Is not life more than food…?”
October 10, 2025 I couldn’t sleep last night. Now that’s odd. Maybe I finally reached the age where I can’t drink a caffeinated coffee right before bed? Oh Lord Jesus, please tell me I’m not too old for coffee. Caffeine could have been a contributing factor or the amazing Tiramisu we shared with the coffee. … Continue reading Hear Him Roar
May this be the day that Americans across this land, “from sea to shining sea”, awaken to freedom, what it requires, and give thanks. Awaken us to Your goodness, Lord God, and teach us to appreciate Your kindness. May this be the day we see You more fully in Your holiness and bend our knees … Continue reading The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom
I will trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding. In all my ways, I will submit to Him and He will make my path straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV So many years ago, I memorized this proverb as a prayer of commitment. I wish I could report today … Continue reading Trust: a committed pursuit
“ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’” Matthew … Continue reading Your will?
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