Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James 1:19 “Oh Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek…to be understood as to understand.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi This month we are praying for marriages, specifically in the area of communication.…

Many people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let your face smile on us, Lord. (Psalm 4:6) A couple weeks after we were married Mark and I wrote a song called, “He Smiled On Me.” The lyrics reflect what was on our hearts in those early days of marriage over thirty years ago… He…

My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body. Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Avoid…

The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT Father, Thank you for a fresh beginning. You know what’s ahead in 2015, so as I walk with You through this coming year there will be no surprises. You have already been there, and you will help me navigate every challenge,…

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