“And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent.” Mark 12:42, NASB I picture her as an elderly woman, gray-haired and hunched over, walking with a cane. But for all we know, she could have been young and beautiful. Scripture doesn’t say… Because it doesn’t matter. This account […]
Relationship with God
God Speaks: Comfort and Strength
Dear Readers, My day began in the morning’s wee hours as I tossed and turned. Several Bible verses wafted through my mind, and perhaps they’re exactly what you need to hear at this moment. God’s Word comforts and strengthens us as nothing else can. When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that […]
Mortifying Moments & How to Avoid a Major One
We’ve all had them: mortifying moments. Recently as I stirred a huge pot of chili, I recalled one such moment in my life. I was a fairly new wife who covered every detail before company arrived—like cleaning the entire house and working on the meal. One particular day, we hosted my husband’s aunt, uncle, and cousin. I think […]