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Jun 12, 2017
2 min

Fully Persuaded

“What I believe about God is the most important thing about me.” A.W. Tozer During this season of writing dormancy, it’s easy to become discouraged. As I declutter and pack boxes, to ready our house to sell, I wonder how I will fulfill God’s destiny to mentor the masses. But then I read one of my favorite passages, Romans 4:20-21, and my hope is renewed. “Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to Go

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Nov 21, 2016
2 min

Feast on God’s Faithfulness

“It is impossible for that man to despair who remembers that His Helper is omnipotent.” Jeremy Taylor This past weekend, my husband and I had the joy and privilege of attending a Bethel event at the Sioux Falls Vineyard Church. Our motivation to be there was to see our daughter be a part of the Bethel ministry team. We also secretly hoped we would be refreshed. We arrived feeling discouraged and tempted to be hopeless regarding a few situations. We left encouraged and hopeful

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Aug 17, 2015
2 min

Who Knows

“God’s mercy and grace give me hope – for myself, and for our world.” Billy Graham Our nation began their downhill spiral when the Ten Commandments were removed from schools and abortion was legalized. What began as a nation founded upon “In God we trust,” soon became a nation whose dependence was placed in themselves. Each year brings more depravity and a greater separation from God. Like the city of Nineveh in the book of Jonah, the United States deserves judgment. When the

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Apr 13, 2015
2 min

A Wrong Perspective

“It is impossible for that man to despair who remembers that his Helper is omnipotent.” Jeremy Taylor I enjoyed watching chipmunks scurry at my grandparents cabin near Flagstaff, Arizona. We fed them often and they became tame. Once I had one eat out of the palm of my hand. Chipmunks’ perspective is limited; they see what is in front of them. My viewpoint is also inadequate when I focus on the problem. Prior to my heart attack, we moved my Dad out of his apartment into an ind

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Apr 6, 2015
2 min

Seeds of Hopelessness

“Wherever the hope of glory lives, hopelessness passes away.” Nadine C. Keels Upon moving to Nebraska from Arizona, we were instructed not to plant flowers till Mother’s Day. We were encouraged to wait because frosts could occur up to that date. Galatians 6:7 says we reap what we sow. If you plant tomato seeds, you will harvest tomatoes. It’s equally important to observe what seeds we plant in the garden of our heart. Hopelessness will sprout up if we plant the following seed

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Apr 21, 2014
3 min

The Great Exchange

“The best news the world ever had came from a graveyard.” Anonymous The greatest day in history took place over 2000 years ago, the day when Jesus Christ conquered sin and death. Easter signifies hope. Though my sins are like scarlet, Jesus’ death and resurrection turns them as white as snow. (Isaiah 1:18) All of this was made possible because of an unblemished lamb’s sacrifice on our behalf. Easter also represents the great exchange. It was Jesus Christ’s blood for my blood.

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Jun 17, 2013
3 min

He Makes All Things New

“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!'” Revelation 21:5a I like new things. I enjoy contemporary clothes rather than vintage and new furniture more than antiques. When I was a fourth grade teacher, the start of a new year brought excitement. I take pleasure in traveling to new places and meeting new people. A new year brings fresh, spiritual goals as I ponder upon a Scripture verse for the year. An aspect of my heavenly Father living within me is

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