My grands are in London. This picture made me pause from writing my next book because it was just too good to pass up. Lately I haven’t paused enough. Stopped the train of accomplishing something and just enjoyed God’s company. Just sitting with His word open upon my lap and talking about what’s been on…
“The word which they heard did not profit them.” Hebrews 3:18 & A Daring Question
When you read Scripture does it profit you? What I mean is: when you center your heart to hear from God, are you willing to obey what He says? — willing to say, “Yes, Lord. I know you’re speaking to me.” Cuz here’s the thing . . . God isn’t in the business of filling…
A Word About Trouble
I woke to a troubling sound in the night. At first it sounded as though it was beneath me. A single clink from the heat vent. What could that be, I wondered. Then it grew and I walked around the dark room for a clue. To the window I went as the thundering drew closer…
A Word About Joy
What does it mean to have the joy of the Lord? Does it mean we wear a smile on our face when all we want to do inside is cry? Does it mean we pretend sadness and sorrow can’t touch us—and we’re fine, it’s fine, and we’re all fine? That’s what I thought. Suzie Eller…
Last Minute Gifts For the Readers on Your List
I like to read. There’s only one thing I like more than reading—writing. You may have heard about my memoir that came out early this year, Divine Surprise. What an exciting time it’s been! Your support for this labor of love will never be forgotten! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone…
A Word About Tradition
It seems the older I get the fewer traditions I keep. Life is becoming more about the moment, ya know what I mean? Less fuss. Your face is what I’m wanting most. It’s more about the person right in front of me, than the ones I may not have the chance to see. My daughter…
“In everything give thanks.” 1 Thess 5:18
In an effort to teach my three-year-old granddaughter manners, I made up a simple song and chirped it throughout the day: Please and thank you, Please and thank you, are such lovely words. It didn’t really take. I picked up a hint of humming, but the words never rolled off her tiny lips. And when…
“Whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:15)
Whoever, everyone, all people no matter where, when, or how are offered the door into heaven—which is Jesus. God desires that none should perish, but if we refuse to look up and trust with eager expectation, hell is our destination. It’s important to keep reading, “For God did not send His Son into the world…
“For whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from His.” Hebrews 4:10
Have you entered God’s rest?—the rest of His finished work? Or are you working harder than ever to live forever? After Jesus saved me, I worked like crazy to prove I was worth it. Have you felt that millstone to justify yourself? The need to earn God’s affections so you could secure God’s love? There…
“So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.” 2 Timothy 4:17b
Have you known the Lords’ rescue from certain disaster? I’d huddled under the covers twelve days. Not with flu, or injury, but with panic attacks. At the time, I didn’t understand what was happening. I only knew early mornings and afternoons felt like the plane was crashing. I prayed even harder, confident in my Heavenly…
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