This week I trekked to Ft. Worth to visit the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit. The scrolls, found in caves near Qumran by the Dead Sea, date back some 2,250 years and include fragments of 300 biblical manuscripts representing every book in the Hebrew Bible. I think it’s interesting our holy shepherd allowed a simple Bedouin…
The other day I was out on a walk by my house. The scenery is always beautiful because next to a paved pathway we have a creek flowing behind our home. God always brings the usual creatures out for me to admire: squirrels scampering and birds chirping their sweet songs. On most walks I get…
Every year, my husband plays in a golf tournament featuring other NFL players and every year I dread it. While the tournament is well run and it’s fun to see all the former NFL greats, the event is held at a nearby casino. Smoke filled rooms. Mindless gambling. It’s not my favorite environment. I feel…
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (NIV John 14:27) I’ve always woken my kids up, and then came 8th grade. Football practice starts at 7:30 sharp so at 6:15…
As I have reflected on what Lisa said about Godly Girlfriends in her devotion on Saturday, I realized God has placed more in my life than ever before. I searched the scriptures to understand why, and found Proverbs 3:6 which states, “In all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE will make your paths straight”! Joy…