She sips hot tea, listens to the mourning dove out her window, as an unexplainable peace caresses her. She wonders, “is he gone?” She repeats the wonder. “Who?” More than one wait. Whoever it is, or is not, is not in her control. Fall in May Out of season she prayed All is well

Birdsong

The author reflects on the importance of parenting in shaping a child’s future, emphasizing that early spiritual guidance is crucial for their development. Personal experiences highlight the impact of a supportive environment over mere lectures, advocating for parents to focus on instilling faith and values to ensure their children’s peace and strength in facing life’s challenges.

PARENTING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A CHILD THAT WAS WELL-RAISED

God sets the solitary in families; Psalm 68:6a (NKJV) This past Easter Sunday, two U.S. Army soldiers visited together after the worship service. It’s a common sight, at a military chapel, but this meeting was far from ordinary. *Bob and Henry were both born in another country, one that is not an ally of the […]

Finding Family in Faith: Refugees and Community Support

1-minute read for Friday, 5/9/25 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 NIV What is faith? Hebrews, chapter eleven clearly explains what faith really is. Faith is believing what God has […]

Understanding Faith: What Hebrews Teaches Us

I have set the LORD continually before me;Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8 (NASB1995) I recently posted a devotional entitled Fearless Faith, based upon the promise of Father God to hold us secure in His hands – that we need not fear anything or anyone. Today’s devotional […]

Unshakeable Faith

From Psalm 51:1-2:  “Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your steadfast love; according to Your abundant mercy, blot out my transgressions.  Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.” Heart feeling empty of faith Crushing embers of hope Wilderness of transgressions Walking next slippery slope   Born into journey of sin Following […]

Faith’s Clean Heart

Today I needed to pause and reflect on something that has been weighing heavily on my heart—fear. Fear of the future, fear of failure, fear of loss, fear of speaking up in a world that often seems to reject You. I’ve felt it sneak in like a cold wind, trying to shake the foundation of […]

CHRISTIAN Faith Over Fear: The Unshakable Truth of God’s Strength

Mark 2:4-5 NIV[4] Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on.[5] When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Question:Who […]

Eyes of Faith

1 Corinthians 1:10 “ I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” In today’s post we continue our study of 1 Corinthians […]

Unity in Faith: Lessons from 1 Corinthians 1

A few nights ago when I played Duke of Earl, our friend Keith commented that Billy Joel had referenced the Duke of Earl in his song, Keeping the Faith.  I didn’t remember the song, so I Googled and found the coolest video … I just had to share it with you guys!  Thank you, Keith!!! […]

♫ Keeping The Faith ♫