The Oasis

But He also can turn a barren wilderness into an oasis with water! He can make springs flow into desert lands- Psalm 107:35

September 27, 2026

The Power of Forgiveness

“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Colossians 3:13 (NLT) There’s a famous quote that says unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. To me, that comparison is as clear as day, barely needing any…
August 5, 2026

Groanings That Cannot Be Uttered

“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities; for we know not what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. “Romans 8:26 (KJV) There are verses of scripture that never fully come alive to you until you’ve personally had to cling to…
June 22, 2026

Choosing Joy

“Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice” Philippians 4:4 (KJV) Joy– (noun) a state of happiness or felicity; (verb) to experience great pleasure or delight. When we look around in our world today, it seems that joy, real joy, is in short supply. There seems to be a sense of angst and…
May 13, 2026

Is There Oil In Your Lamp?

“But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut…Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” Matthew 25:10, 13 (NIV) My sisters and I recently took a vacation…
February 23, 2026

Choosing The Better Part

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) In my early Christian years I would always have mixed feelings about the story of Mary and Martha where Jesus was…
May 11, 2025

Flowers In The Valley

As a believer, I’m sure you’ve had your share of valley experiences. I know I certainly have. Sometimes these difficult periods can last for just a short while; you have a dark day or two, the sun comes out again and you head back to life as normal. But there are those times when you…
March 1, 2025

Fighting Back

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12 (KJV) I sometimes try to imagine what goes on in the spiritual world while we’re going about our everyday lives. What’s happening behind the scenes…
November 23, 2024

The Power Of Thanks

Have you ever gotten an unexpected thank you clear out of the blue? And from the unlikeliest of persons? It gives you a good feeling doesn’t it? If you were “raised right” then you know the importance of a thank you. You grew up practicing good manners and using your thank yous at all the appropriate…
October 30, 2024

The Same Prayers

“In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.” Psalm 18:6 (KJV) As parents, we sometimes think that because our children are grown and out of the house, the heavy lifting is over. It’s…
September 23, 2024

Speak The Truth In Love

“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:18 (NIV) Have you ever had a conversation with a Christian brother or sister and wondered to yourself if they were always saved? Of course you know it’s not possible since we were all born in sin, but…