For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to … Continue reading STILL HERE, NOW WHAT? →

I awoke to the sound of thunder, and like many others immediately thought of the tornado that ripped through our area two weeks ago then continued on a path of destruction across the United States leaving more than 300 dead and over one thousand injured. Soon after this mornings' thunder, it began to hail, and … Continue reading GOD IN THE STORM →

When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. Romans 12:13 The past week has virtually been a whirlwind of activity. After reading an article, I began to think about all the cost involved in attending prom. With gas prices soaring and the location of our town … Continue reading PROM DREAMS →

I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. Psalms 119:10 For a week I searched for my toothpaste. When my husband, Steve, was in the hospital, I packed a small bag with make-up, toothbrushes, and other toiletries for the two of us. Somehow the toothpaste disappeared. I searched … Continue reading SEEK GOD FIRST →

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 STROKES OF LIFE →