Preparing for the Lord’s Coming: A Time to Trust
A lot of things had to take place to prepare for the birth of Jesus. First, John the Baptist had…
What Do I Have To Give? (A Reflection Especially for Women)
What do I have to give? Perhaps Mary asked this question to herself when the angel Gabriel informed her that…
Room to Grow: A ZZ Plant
Twelve years ago, I received the gift of a ZZ plant. ZZ is short for Zanzibar. When I first received…
How Many Christians Know the Story Behind the Great Hymn, It is Well with My Soul?
The story behind the great hymn “It is well with my Soul” demonstrates the power of grace in weakness. The…
Celebrating the Success of Others
Have you ever thought you worked harder than someone else but received less reward? The Lord appeared to a hardworking…
Thank God!
Whenever I consulted my mother for guidance on personal issues, the first words she spoke were, “Thank God!” She exhibited…
Amazing Grace
John Newton wrote “Amazing Grace” two-hundred sixty-six years ago. The story behind the hymn is uniquely linked to African American…
Faith and Self-Worth
A counselor tells a student she doesn’t have the ability needed to reach her dream profession and that she should…
A Reflection on Motherhood
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come” (Proverbs 31:25, NIV). When I…
A Closer Walk With God
If you desire a closer walk with God, Noah’s life is one to pattern. He walked and talked with God…
