Strong people wear their strength like armor, shielding the world from seeing their cracks. They carry the burdens of others, mend hearts that aren’t theirs, and whisper words of hope even when their own voices tremble. But when the night comes and the world grows quiet, their strength gives way to silence. It’s in those… Read more »

‘Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on Our troubles will be out of sight. Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yule-tide gay From now on Our troubles will be miles away. Here we are as in olden days Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who… Read more »

I come before You today There’s just one thing That I want to say Thank You Lord thank You Lord. For all You’ve given to me For all the blessings That I cannot see Thank You Lord thank You Lord.   Pre Chorus   With a grateful heart With a song of praise With an… Read more »

As a kid, did your parents ever ask you to do something that seemed unreasonable? When you asked, “Why should I do this?” they would say, “Because I said so!” Looking back, were the things your parents told you to do “because they said so” the right thing? Yes. Can you see in hindsight how… Read more »

We’re ALL struggling. Then Christmas sweeps in with its twinkly lights and cozy commercials and comfort foods, and we don’t feel much like making merry. We just feel…sad. Life doesn’t look the way it is ‘supposed to’ look. And everywhere we turn, commercials play Christmas music with beautiful images of tender family moments and all… Read more »

‘We are part of the family, that’s been born again, Part of the family, whose love knows no end. For Jesus has saved us and made us His own., Now we’re part of the family, that’s on its way home. And sometimes we laugh together, Sometimes we cry; Sometimes we share together, heartaches and sighs…. Read more »

‘This is for all the lonely people Thinkin’ that life has passed them by Don’t give up until you drink from the silver cup And ride that highway in the sky. This is for all the single people Thinkin’ that love has left them dry Don’t give up until you drink from the silver cup… Read more »

“God . . . has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ages ago he planned that we should spend these lives in helping others.” Ephesians 2:10 (TLB) God did not put you on earth just to live for yourself. He wants you to make the world… Read more »

‘We are so blessed by the gifts from your hand I just can’t understand why you’ve loved us so much We are so blessed we just can’t find a way Or the words that can say, “Thank you Lord for your touch” When we’re empty you fill us ’til we overflow When we’re hungry you… Read more »

Did you know that when you serve other people, you’re also serving God? In fact, God says that any time you help somebody else, it’s like you’re doing it for him. Jesus said, “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. . . . And if… Read more »

The human body has a matrix of it’s own alarm systems – mine the past 2 weeks has been a consistent abnormally low blood pressure that I take midodrine for anytime below 100X; it does however wake me up out of a deep sleep so tough to get more than a few hours at a… Read more »

A Prayer for Thanksgiving Week. ‘I want to start every day with gratitude. Everything I have is a gift from You and I don’t express that gratitude often enough. Help me to be grateful. Thank you for who You are. Thank You for being good, holy, and just. Thank You for your kindness, forgiveness, love,… Read more »

‘You don’t have to worry And don’t you be afraid Joy comes in the morning Troubles, they don’t last always For there’s a friend in Jesus Who will wipe your tears away And if your heart is broken Just lift your hands and say. Oh, I know that I can make it I know that… Read more »

God is a miracle worker, always moving on our behalf. Even in the midst of painful circumstances, we can hold onto hope because of Jesus. Today may feel overwhelmingly difficult, but our future is secure in Him. In moments of loneliness, remember this: God never abandons those He loves—and that includes us. We are deeply… Read more »

‘Jesus, you’re the center of my joy All that’s good and perfect comes from you You’re the heart of my contentment, hope for all I do Jesus, you’re the center of my joy. When I’ve lost my direction, you’re the compass for my way You’re the fire and light when nights are long and cold… Read more »

A classic hymn from my early years–researched tonight was actually scribed – Anonymous/Unknown, pub.1892 alt. If ever lyrics could narrate what I have walked through the past 8 1/2 months–specifically when I coded the 3rd time–my memory is coming back little by little–I have a story to tell. ‘I’ve heard the voice of my Savior,… Read more »