Nov
3
“One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that You, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving.” — Psalm 62:11-12a
I was with military wives, studying Beth Moore’s “Living Beyond Yourself”, when I heard Beth speak these words on the video, “These two things I know from Psalm 62—that […]
Oct
13
General Lee’s Favorite Hymn
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“The firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, ‘The Lord knows those who are His.’” — 2 Timothy 2:19
How do you appropriate God’s grace in suffering?
How can you experience the endurance of faith as you live through something truly difficult?
Are these good questions to ask during wartime? I believe they are, and the […]
Oct
9
Two Separate Levels
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“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? . . . . . No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” —Romans 8:35,37
One of my all-time favorite books is The […]
Sep
22
“Because He Lives”
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Jesus said, “Before long, the world will not see Me anymore, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live.” —John 14:19
“All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be. How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God! How vast […]
Aug
21
“Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” —Jeremiah 29:12-13
On the battlefields of the Civil War, one hundred and forty-five years ago, the troops of the Army of […]
Aug
18
Olympic Inspiration
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“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. […]
Aug
4
Some Things Don’t Change!
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“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” — Hebrews 4:12
We call it a Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK). And since 9/11, Military Ministry has provided […]
Jul
7
“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.”
— John 15:13
When the same story keeps coming up, I pay attention. There must be something that God wants me to know or do—or share. So when my husband recently visited a chaplain’s office and saw a […]
May
8
WW II and Beyond — A Story of Commitment
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“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. . . . Love never fails.” — 1 Corinthians 13:7-8
Note: This devotional was originally posted on February 14, 2008.
It’s Valentine’s Day, 2008. I wanted to wait for this special day to share with you a tender (yet powerful) story […]
Apr
14
“One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that You, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving.” — Psalm 62:11-12a
I was with military wives, studying Beth Moore’s “Living Beyond Yourself”, when I heard Beth speak these words on the video, “These two things I know from Psalm 62—that […]