It was a year ago today that I had the biopsy completed, but I wouldn’t know the results until a week later, Nov 27 – the day before Thanksgiving. Our Thanksgiving plans had changed from going to DE to remaining in town (and missing our grandchildren!). That week of waiting was difficult, but I tried to focus on other things. However, I was encouraged by the devotional from Jesus Calling from the day before, Nov. 19: Leave outcomes up to me. Follow me wherever I lead, without

There are many quotes about whether or not we truly “understand” each other. How many times have you heard a man say that he will “never understand my wife” or “who can ever understand a woman”? We laugh at that, but there may be some truth to it, don’t you think? After all, God did make us differently. I found this quote which holds much truth: You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk

The following is taken from Devotionals Daily from faithgateway. Entitled "Just Jesus" by O.S. Hawkins. October 29, 2025. Not My will, but Yours, be done . — Luke 22:42   Many well-­meaning believers rush into the promise of James 4:7–8, which says we are to “resist the devil and he will flee,” attempting to resist the devil and draw near to God. But they completely ignore the first phrase of the verse, which calls us to “submit to God.” Our ability to resist satanic influenc

Have you heard the phrase “we aren’t promised tomorrow”? I have heard it many times and acknowledged it to be true but never really...

We recently had a fun celebration with friends for Mike’s 65 th  birthday. When this was first planned over a month ago, no one knew that...