Bethany and I “saddled up” the mini-van to round up Grandma Donna, Uncle Steve, and cousin Justin, so we could enjoy an evening of swimming. Before we arrived at our destination, Micah called to warn us that a storm front with lightning and thunder was quickly rolling in. Thus, our plans were waylaid. This one “twist” in our road led us to an […]
3-5 Don’t you see that children are God’s best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy? Like a warrior’s fistful of arrows are the children of a vigorous youth. Oh, how blessed are you parents, with your quivers full of children! Your enemies don’t stand a chance against you; you’ll sweep them right […]
If we could tune into the heart of God- I believe this is what His every heart beat is saying. He is 100 % committed to our complete care and it is motivated by an endless supply of His love. The trouble is- our mind and thoughts are “running” through the other “channels” being broadcast. […]
Our Life on this earth is just the title page of eternity. One day, the story He is writing will unfold with glorious clarity and understanding- and we will rejoice in God’s amazing Love! It’s all about perspective. C.S. Lewis says, “Pain is God’s megaphone to get our attention!” It certainly does grab our attention […]
Bethany is rewriting the rules of the English language . I wish you could hear her say with emphasis, attitude and joy. pronunciation- AB– so – Lute– Ly!! Main Entry: absolutely Part of Speech: adverb Definition: without doubt Synonyms: absolutely, assuredly, certainly, exactly, for a fact, positively, posolutely, right on, surely, unquestionably, without fail I’ve […]
Fear wants to help build my house! It has come to stay until I kick it out! Fear wants to be my contractor. I have to refuse to let FEAR dwell my mind and spirit. FEAR has to be dealt with. If left alone or given permission- fear will destroy the house of love God’s trying to build. Fear […]
The Pearl of His Presence In His presence is fullness of joy, and in His right hand there are pleasures forever more. Psalm 16:11 Restore to me the joy of my salvation. Psalm 51:12 Joy is the pearl Jesus gave me today. Spa days, vacations, camping, fishing, hunting (for some of you […]
* Q- When you look at this picture- what do you see? The correct answer is carbon. But when God looks at carbon, He sees what it can become. ************************************************* In these shadowlands- the “fallen world”- “living between the trees”- we have to remember we are living impoverished lives. This isn’t […]
Yesterday I talked about using our imaginations to think about eternity and all that God has prepared for us. The Bible says we can’t begin to imagine how awesome it is, but I love trying to imagine it! Today, I’d like to talk about the importance of DREAMS. Not just any dreams- but the dreams […]
A line in a famous song urges us to “Imagine there’s no heaven.” No thank you Mr. Lennon. I’m going to imagine the promise of my Father who sacrificed His only Son so that I can live with Him forever in heaven!!! Lately, one of Bethany’s favorite phrases is “Can you imagine?” Wish I […]
I wonder what it would be like to see the “baggage” I carry around?! Is depression an umbrella, opened over my head, blocking “Son Rays” from my life? Is regret a backpack filled with heavy rocks of self incrimination? Perhaps, the reason my feet feel like lead and I stumble through the day is they […]
Ahhhh. Christmas is over, New Year’s is past Maybe we can be normal at last. During the “holidays”, we tried to focus and remember the Reason for the Season, but it seemed as if our life kicked into “extreme crazy” instead of “normal crazy”. Does your life ever do that? I guess […]
A New Year- a New Beginning Have you ever thought about what our Father in Heaven has planned for us this year? Or, do you worry about what “life” has in store for you? “Life” may throw almost anything at us but greater and wider and deeper is His power and love for us! […]
What is Surprising Treasures.com? I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name. Isaiah 45:3 I used to wonder if God was watching me muck through life. I used to wonder if […]
Why? Why does there have to be loss and suffering? Why is there poverty, homelessness, and hunger? Why are we afflicted with pain and disability? Why are people abused, thrown away, or neglected? Why are some people born with such all encompassing limitations and special needs? Why isn’t life fair? There are […]