Although many Holidays have passed since my first Christmas inside a prison, a treasured memory returns every year to my mind. I smile as I picture again the old, upright piano and a happy Prison-Chaplain at Christmas. The middle keys were broken and I had learned to “avoid” playing them so the women could sing …
Thankfulness is a skill we learn best by seeing it modeled. I’m grateful to have grown-up hearing the words “thank you” continually. I saw my Mother and Grandmother often writing lovely thank you notes. Even when things were difficult, they still gave thanks to God because they believed Our Heavenly Father loves His children and …
Summer is over, school has begun with Holiday activities ahead, and life may feel overwhelming today. Maybe you’re tired of waiting for answers to your prayers? Perhaps you hurt because you can’t share these concerns with other people? Read WHO encouraged Peter, and rest assured that JESUS IS PRAYING FOR YOU! And the Lord …
“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven,” Ecclesiastes 3:1 When we apply this scripture personally, God will bring new meaning to our life! He created us with abilities to develop and enjoy, and puts dreams in our hearts. We must always remember they are accomplished in God’s …
This month you are invited to celebrate a 40th Anniversary of Healing with me! In August of 1982, I left Long Beach Memorial Hospital with the words of my Baptist Doctor ringing in my heart! “Well, the technicians think their machines are broken, but there is nothing wrong with you. Go home, Earlene. The answer …
God is always speaking to His children. He wants us to trust His Word. It is His desire we experience VICTORY in our daily lives, regardless of our circumstances or age. His Voice often comes through songs and sermons. Lately, we’ve been challenged from the Book of Joshua to possess our promised land. We want …
I will always think of the month of June as “Father’s Day” celebrations! I’m grateful to have been raised by a godly father who left me precious memories of our times together. When I was a teenager, he had a weekly radio program and I accompanied his singing on the piano and organ. I shared …
May is a fun month for me with Birthday Celebrations of family and friends, but I am most grateful for the day set aside to honor “Mothers”. I was blessed to have had a godly Mother and Grandmother who deeply influenced my life. In my fifties, God led me to a mission-field of inmates where …
During Easter season, I encourage you to be aware of the ways God can bring HOPE and JOY to your daily life. Read God’s Word and you will understand that JESUS LIVES to bring His LOVE to you. Open your heart and sing the Resurrection songs like my favorite written by the Gaithers. “BECAUSE HE …
“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things as silver and gold, from your vain conversation (your manner of life or conduct), received by tradition from your fathers, but by the PRECIOUS blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot… 1 Peter 1:18-19 The Blood of Jesus …