“But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will skip about like calves released from the stall.” Malachi 4:2 As the Bible moves from the Old Testament to the New, we transition into a period often called the “400 Silent Years.” While the heavens seemed quiet, the world …
Is Your Heart Loyal?
The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 There isn’t one person in the Heroes of Faith in Hebrews 11 who was perfect. Some even made cringeworthy mistakes, and yet the Lord was faithful to list them. Why? …
Our Greatest Weapon
“When the seventh month came and the Israelites had settled in their towns, all the people assembled as one man in the square before the water gate. They told Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded from Israel.” Nehemiah 8:1 The Israelites suffered in exile for seventy years as …
Stop… Pray… Wait…
“Then the King asked me, “What is your request?” So, I prayed to the God of heavens and answered the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor with you, send me to Judah and to the city where my ancestors are buried, so that I may rebuild it.” Nehemiah 2:4,5 When Nehemiah learned …
Know My Heart
Search me, God, and know my heart; Test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 This Psalm by King David shows us a pattern we should adopt daily in our own lives. When we ask the Lord to search our hearts and …
A Devotional from the Book of Esther
My husband Chris and I have been asked to write a weekly devotional as a prayer guide for our church. As you may know, I stopped writing blog posts a couple of months ago after asking the Lord where He wanted my focus. Just write, I heard over and over again. So, I did. I stopped the social media frenzy …
Review of Lovelight Gleams
About the Book Book: Lovelight Gleams: The Christmas Lights Collection 2025 Authors: Laina Turner, Cathe Swanson, Jaycee Weaver, Chautona Havig Genre: Christian Christmas Romance Release Date: October 7, 2025 Being selected to enter into The Christmas Lights Showcase is an honor—and a commitment! Entrants pay a hefty fee and spend months designing and executing a Christmas display to knock …
Review of Hot Mess Express
About the Book Book: Hot Mess Express: A Humorous and Practical Survival Guide for Menopause Author: Sally Friscea Genre: Health & Wellness / Aging Release Date: April 22, 2025 Discover Your Menopause Survival Kit: Laugh, Learn, and Thrive! You may have involuntarily found yourself on the Hot Mess Express, but you can take control of your journey and enjoy …
Embracing Your Unique Journey
As one man after another stepped up to the mic to share how Randy had impacted their lives, I fell victim to the Comparison Game. My awe and admiration for this 75-year-old birthday boy shifted into an overwhelming sense of inadequacy in my spiritual journey. To give you a sense of what I was dealing with, Randy is a Vietnam …
Review of Love’s True Measure by Lori DeJong
About the Book Book: Love’s True Measure Author: Lori DeJong Genre: Contemporary Romance Release Date: June 10, 2025 Shannon Trent has dedicated her life to ministering to teens, even as she hides secrets that haunt her past. Born into privilege, she’s built a simpler life away from the expectations of her influential family. She’s content on her own, believing that …










