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I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me. Psalm 13:6 I love music. Throughout my youth, I saw countless concerts. From Jimmy Buffet and Bruce Springsteen to the Rolling Stones and U2, I have ticket stubs from all my ‘80s favorites. (I realize I’m dating myself here.) My album collection was countlessContinue reading “forgotten songs”

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 What a strange time this is. I don’t know about you, but this social distancing and self-quarantine thing is messing with me—and the people with whom I virtually interact on a regular basis. Even with the economic fallout of this crisis, myContinue reading “God doesn’t require social distancing”

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You! Isaiah 26:3 Whether or not you are physically ill from it, COVID-19 has infected everyone. For some of us, this pandemic hasn’t yet made a big difference to our daily lives…for others of us, it has changed,Continue reading “a COVID-19 to-do list”

Is anything too hard for the Lord?   Genesis 18:14a Many of you may know the story in the Old Testament—in Numbers, specifically—about Moses sending the 12 spies to check out the Promised Land. When they came back after 40 days, 10 of those guys spun a tale of the insurmountable obstacles ahead. They spread terrorContinue reading ““it’s too hard!””

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. 1 John 3:1 Yesterday we celebrated Easter. For many in our country, it was a fun day of egg hunts and candy-filled baskets. And for others, it was the glorious recognition of Jesus’ death-defeatingContinue reading “grafted”

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 Have you ever taken an object that you found—something tucked away in an attic corner or discovered at a thrift store—and transformed it? You repair, paint, repurpose. This activity may be a passion for some of us…others of usContinue reading “perfectly redeemed”

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 We adopted a new dog in November of last year. Her name is Caroline, and she is probably about five years old. She’d been in shelters and foster homes for about a year, after being picked upContinue reading “thankfulness lessons from my rescue dog”

“And they overcame him (the accuser) by the blood of the Lamb and the by the word of their testimony…” Revelation 12:11 Throughout the Bible, the enemy of our souls is called “the accuser.” And, sisters, I know you know that’s a fitting moniker for Satan. He stands before the Throne of God accusing usContinue reading “speak out”

Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.             1 Timothy 4:8 The gym has been my “thing” for decades. When I was in college, I started teaching aerobics (that’s the ancient word for “fitness classes” for anyone under 40). Then, asContinue reading “knocking down idols”

Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:2 Right now, there is so much fear and uncertainty for us all. This is especially true for those who keep a constant ear to the news every waking moment. We are being told, in no uncertain terms, to panic. Grocery storeContinue reading “look up”