Today's Devotion: Friday, May 15, 2026 The Passage: Mark 4:39"He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down and it was completely calm." Today did not start out as planned. Usually, I wake up before my alarm to get a head start on the day, … Continue reading Calm in the Storm
Rantings
Life Cycles
It's 4am and I finally gave up on sleep.Once again, my mind races. With age I'm noticing that I'm aware of more funerals than birthday parties. I hear of more serious health issues than colds and chicken pox. Life cycles.I am now closer to the end than the beginning. So many questions still unanswered but … Continue reading Life Cycles
Pulled
The inner battle rages, swaying to and fro. My mind and body aching, tired of fighting so. My strength is in my weakness, of this to be reminded. He holds me in His hands, yet I remain blinded. Soon it will be clear, the path which I should take. With His gentle guidance, a decision … Continue reading Pulled
Blind and Self-absorbed
I know not what to say, What difference would it make anyway. Trapped in their own ways. Never to hear what You say.
Feeling Disappointed
We are all born with an innate sense of right and wrong. I like to believe that most of us listen to this internal instinct before we act on what we may be thinking. Sometimes we ignore it and move forward only to regret it later. Then there are those who have no regrets and … Continue reading Feeling Disappointed
Thoughts
I'm sitting here this morning, coffee in hand, listening to the sounds of the rain. The birds are also having their morning conversations. It's a peaceful feeling. I stopped watching the news several months ago. I became so tired of the negativity, the hate, the hurt, the evilness of the world; but you can't escape … Continue reading Thoughts
Prayer Life
It seems as though certain topics just weigh on my mind. God puts thoughts in our heads for a reason. Have you ever noticed when one of these topics are on your mind, it seems there is more talk about it around you? That's how it happens with me. In church on Sunday, my Pastor … Continue reading Prayer Life
Confused
Why are people afraid to share the Gospel of Christ? Have you ever paid attention to social media? What people respond to and what they don't? For example, I got my hair cut recently. It was a big change, so I updated my profile picture on Facebook. In less than 24 hours there are 96 … Continue reading Confused