Wait for the Joy

A three-year old child just starting school was expected to ride the bus across campus to the building where her mother worked. Many children ride buses every day, but this was something totally foreign to her and caused much anxiety. As students were loading the bus, she walked right up to the door and then … Continue reading Wait for the Joy →

Time with God

It is 7:00am on a typical Saturday morning and I haven’t seen my husband since we went to bed on Monday night.  He isn’t missing thankfully, but instead this is the current season of our life.  He leaves going to work before I get home from work, and I’m usually sleeping when he finally gets … Continue reading Time with God →

June 2013 Top Ten

Just in case you missed them, here is a list of the most read devotionals published on Strength Renewed during the month of June.  Some of them may be old, but God can still use them to encourage you.  Just click on the title to read the posts. Straddling the Fence (June 2012) Satan's Illusions … Continue reading June 2013 Top Ten →

Put Your Hope in Him

As each of four women stepped into my car, I found myself amazed by their compassion. Each woman was facing significant trials in her own life, yet making the time to pray with a friend facing the nightmare of possibly losing her baby.  All of these women from different backgrounds, experiencing a variety of trials, … Continue reading Put Your Hope in Him →

Virtuous Woman

Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:10, 30 I vividly remember hearing these scriptures read by the pastor at my Granny Bolin's funeral. I had heard them before and … Continue reading Virtuous Woman →