Touches of Joy
Woven through the storm clouds, God threads moments of sunlight. Rays that splinter the darkness, calm the anxious heart, refresh us with rest, and touch our spirits with His…
Author: Janis Van Keuren
Learning to Let Go; Still Wanting to Hang On
On a mild December afternoon, a sparkle in the yard caught my eye. It seemed to come from the orange tree. And although I knew it was too early…
Reaching for the Joy
It’s been a long time coming. This urge to write. To write through the pain. To write while hoping for change. What to write? How to write it? What…
In His Shelter
Dwelling in His presence, there is strength for today and hope for tomorrow. While resting in Him, I couldn’t help but notice the glorious creation He had painted here…
Time For A Break
With the holidays upon us and issues to sort through in my life, I will be taking a break from blogging.Thank you to all of my faithful followers…
Building A New Life for Others
“… I tell you the truth whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 NIV …
Setting Your Heart
I snuggled onto our family room sofa to to read my morning devotional. But once I started into Colossians, Chapter 3, I could not stop. “Set your hearts…
He Soars on the Wings of the Wind
A few clicks of the phone keys as I walk across the cement pathways connecting classrooms on our elementary campus can ignite a charge of unnecessary emotions. The message…
A Long-Awaited Answered Prayer
The sky was a patchwork of puffy, white clouds stitched across a blue background. The air whistled a crisp fall breeze as the children danced around the play equipment…
Tossed About Like Storm-Driven Trees
“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.” Proverbs 29:11 NIV Like a tree tossed ferociously in a storm…
