Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name.  Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits;  Psalm 103:1-2 (NASB) The psalmist goes on to list the benefits he is referring to in Psalm 103:2.  He tells us that the Lord pardons all of… Keep reading →

I woke up this morning with the lyrics of Fanny Crosby’s timeless hymn “He Hideth My Soul” going through my mind.  It seemed strange to me because I hadn’t heard or thought of the song for years.  I couldn’t help but wonder why it was so strongly on my mind. My longtime friend, Leslie, called… Keep reading →

If this Christmas season finds you in mourning, I want to encourage you.  God wants to give you beauty for ashes—joy in place of mourning—and the garment of praise instead of the spirit of heaviness. He wants to make a trade with you. There is a time for grieving and mourning the loss of a… Keep reading →

This Thanksgiving I have a thankful heart for my family – husband, children, grandchildren.  I am thankful for the love and peace in my own home as well as in their homes. As I think of each one, I reflect on their unique personalities and traits – things that put a smile on my face.… Keep reading →