encouragement

COMFORT FROM PSALM 34

  MAGNIFY THE LORD WITH ME!                                      In the months since the accident, I have been reminded of this phrase many times, sometimes in my head, sometimes in Scripture and in song. It’s like an arrow, shot from […]

AN UNEXPECTED BLESSING  It’s been 3 months since the accident. Sometimes people ask how we are doing. I’m never quite sure how to answer.  My husband and I and our family started out on a new and difficult journey that April day.  We’ve never been this way before. I’m taking one step at a time. […]

HEAVEN SEEMS MUCH NEARER

    By Morton M. Miles  (adapted) Though our Lord has promised mansions    To the faithful and true, And sent His Spirit to us,    Our own spirits to renew:   Though we are secure in Jesus.    And in His strength, we know no fear. Still, it seemed the distant future,    When our heaven would appear. […]

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THE PINK BALLOON

When the Ordinary Becomes Sacred   I’d like to tell you the story of a pink balloon that has become immeasurably precious, almost sacred, to me. And how a simple balloon can be an unexpected reminder of what is most important. It wasn’t very long ago that this balloon was just a balloon. One of […]

Psalms 121:1-2 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. Context: Psalm 121:3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. From the lexicon: Whence=from where.   Lift=raise   In other words: Psalms […]