Bluebonnets usher in spring here in south Texas, signal change and new life just as God brings hope.
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Devotion Published-Excellent Worth
we are of excellent worth to God, valued and known like the sparrows are valued and known.
When Is It Okay to Be Weak?
When I am weak, then am I strong
A View Beyond the Veil
“I see things other people don’t see,” the young woman said softly as I looked into her moist brown eyes. I wondered what she meant, but nothing prepared me for what she said next. Prior to training as a chaplain, I stayed home with my young children, busy doing routine tasks such as carpooling, assisting… Continue reading A View Beyond the Veil
Waiting Changes Us
I find it difficult to wait for something I want. Perhaps you can relate. Waiting is hard and even arduous. We wait to finish high school or wait to graduate from college or wait to get a house of your own or wait for that perfect job. As we wait, it appears to be no… Continue reading Waiting Changes Us
Winter Season of the Soul
Do you ever feel a letdown after Christmas? I experienced a letdown after all the festivities this year. Maybe I wearied from social activities and doing too much. Before the holiday, I packed each day in December with tasks. Then, when Christmas week came, I squeezed in more activities – visiting with family and friends,… Continue reading Winter Season of the Soul
Unwelcomed Gift
Did you receive any unexpected gifts this Christmas that you did not appreciate? Do you have a trait you wish you didn’t possess? I did. Let me tell you my story. As an avid reader, I devour almost anything in print, except computer programing manuals. However, reading has not always been fun for me. I… Continue reading Unwelcomed Gift
Feeling Drained?
Have you ever felt depleted? I have, especially during holidays. Today, I woke up drained mentally from processing all the activities of the week and preoccupation with all the tasks ahead. Maybe I needed a slower day to recover. It seems I expect more of myself than I can accomplish in the time I have.… Continue reading Feeling Drained?
Whisper a Prayer
by Charleen Burghardt “Sometimes the biggest prayers have the fewest words.” Tama Fortner I read this, and it resonated with me. I thought of how often I pray with few words but with a heart full of need. Elegant words or elaborate prayers are not needed to talk to God. Conversing with the One present… Continue reading Whisper a Prayer
Facing the Holidays
The holidays are here; Christmas decorations displayed give us the clue. I wonder where Thanksgiving went in the stores that concentrate on Christmas. I have not feasted yet on the Thanksgiving meal. How is your soul at this season? As the holidays approach, you may have a sense of dread about the upcoming days.… Continue reading Facing the Holidays