“Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles (Hebrews 12:1). On a trip south to visit our daughter, we…
Category: Spiritual Encouragement
Encouragement for life’s journey
Owl’s Head
“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deut. 33:27). Long Lake, NY—Lake Eaton was tranquil that morning—hardly a ripple, clear, peaceful….
Boundaries of the Sea
“He gave the sea its boundary, so the waters would not overstep His command” (Proverbs 8:29). Gasparilla Island, Florida—Walking along the shore in the salty air this morning, I watched translucent aqua-green…
The Sounds of Quiet
“He leads me beside quiet waters; He restores my soul” …
The Colors of Spring
“He changes times and seasons” (Dan. 2:21). Spring burst on the scene in living color this week, officially ending the drab days of winter. …
Sweet Bird Song
“The birds of the air… sing among the branches” (Ps. 104:12). It’s the sweetest sound! As I sit at my desk this…
Moonlight Magic
“Give thanks to the Lord, who by His understanding made the heavens… the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever” (Ps. 136:1,5,9). I remember riding home one…
Spirit Wind
“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from” (John 3:8). The wind was howling around the corners of the house the…
As White As Snow
“Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow” (Ps. 51:7). I love looking out my study windows today. The falling snowflakes are blanketing everything with fresh, white snow. The pines…
Beneath the Snow
“As long as the earth endures, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease” (Gen. 8:22). One day when we were visiting the…