by Deb | Book review, devotional, encouragement, faith |
I enjoy sharing some of the gems I come across in my reading, and this book is no exception. The title, Gimme Some Sugar: 90 Devotions to Sweeten Your Day in a Godly Way, immediately drew me in. Author Linda Kozar, who hails from Texas, has written a delightful...
by Deb | faith, trusting God |
I recently had the opportunity to speak at a retreat. The theme for the weekend was “Walking with God.” As I pondered how to narrow down such a broad subject, I finally settled on a scripture that has upheld me during many uncertain seasons in my life:...
by Deb | COVID, faith, pandemic, perseverance, perspective |
Does anyone out there need some hope and encouragement? You probably noticed we have just passed the halfway mark for 2020. In some ways, it seems like I blinked and 6 months have disappeared. In other ways, it feels more like the longest 6 months ever. A friend...
by Deb | Bible, Christianity, faith |
Fresh Start Bible: Direction for Every Day I’ll never forget when I received my first Bible. I was 28-years old and lived overseas with my husband Randy, stationed on Okinawa with the Air Force. My new friend Connie, whose husband worked with Randy, gifted me...
by Deb | faith, perseverance, personal growth |
Quite a few years ago, the church I was attending struggled through a tough season. Our senior pastor resigned because of inappropriate behavior. The church family felt devastated. Some believed it couldn’t be true, while others left. The denomination...
by Deb | change, faith, trusting God |
Trusting God has been a theme for us this past year. In May 2018, we signed a real estate contract to sell our home. It all seemed unreal. We had sensed God’s nudging to move closer to my mom and to our son, daughter-in-law, and two precious grandchildren. It...
