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Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.  For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged. ~Matthew 7:1-2 Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God.  Anyone who loves is a child […]

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.  Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.  ~Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) Using my camera as a spiritual tool is something I was recently taught in an online class.  I learned to allow the Holy Spirit to lead

A few weeks ago, it was brought to my attention that I had unknowingly offended someone at church.  I had apparently come across as aloof and uncaring, and even rude.  Needless to say, I was deeply troubled that some action on my part, or possibly a lack of action, had been misunderstood and had caused

 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives.  Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives.  Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. ~Colossians 3:16 (NLT) My harp plays sad music, and my flute accompanies those who weep. ~Job 30:31 I was standing on

I love to walk on the beach.  Ocean breezes brush across my face, tousle my hair, and fill my lungs with clean salt air.  One after another, the waves roll in and crash against the shore, scattering the shorebirds, who dart in and out of the water searching the sand for food.  The pelicans glide

I sat in my chair, surrounded by 700+ women, each of us taking in the amazing worship music and Bible lesson that had begun our weekend journey.   As our time of worship came to an end, one of the leaders offered a prayer for the day, which included words something like this, “We dedicate

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ~Philippians 4:8 Last weekend, while I was staying at a hotel, I was attempting to check my email on my laptop.  Suddenly a message popped

I love to look at old buildings, old books, old teddy bears, antique glass and china, and many other treasures from the past.  They are like time capsules for the imagination.  It’s fascinating to ponder the stories these relics from long ago might have to tell.  I have walked through old downtown streets and visited

My husband’s hands are strong, yet gentle hands.  They are hands that have brushed my hair, rubbed my back, tickled my feet, and pulled me close when I was sad.  Many times, my husband’s hands have held on to mine as we journeyed through life together.  On his left hand is a band of gold—a

 “Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.   And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.   And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today.   Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you