After my daughter and I had stood in line for thirteen hours to show our respects to Queen Elizabeth II and her reign, it led me to consider
Praise God for Being Faithful
A few summers ago my husband and I visited the ruins of Ephesus with some friends. We marveled at the beautiful and colorful mosaic floors being painstakingly restored
Praise God for His Comforting Words and Actions
Comfort is being tucked up on a sofa, cushion behind your head, blanket over your legs, a mug of tea or coffee in your hands—and to make it
Praise God for Being Rock Solid
I love to hike in the summer months with my family. On one trip to Utah, we hiked a slot canyon. Slot canyons are narrow gorges with sheer
A Prayer of Praise for God’s Artistry
When was the last time you were amazed by the beauty of our world and fascinated with the universe in which we live? Perhaps it was this morning
3 Steps When You’re Struggling to Trust God
God wants us to trust Him. This might be easy to do when life is going well and we see God at work but when life gets difficult
2 Ways to be a Blessing to Others
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference. -Aristotle There’s no doubt that the habits of parents rub off on their children. When our children were younger,
Having Confidence in God in Times of Distress
Previously, we have understood that God is unwavering in being there for us, even when we fail to be completely committed to him. We have remembered how he
The Power of Remembering
Whenever I read about the Israelites after God rescued them from slavery in Egypt, I am always shocked at how incapable they were at trusting God. Of course,
A Fresh Way to View Your Prayer Life
Talking to my young adult children on a regular basis can be a challenge. One of my sons lives 3,000 miles to the east. His twin brother lives