What To Do With the Waiting
Earphones dangling ‘round my neck, I trekked along on the gym’s treadmill listening to Christian music when one of the songs caught my attention. The lyrics talked about waiting. An…
Author: Janis Van Keuren
Unwrap the gift
“Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.” Romans 4:7-8 ref. Psalm 32: 1-2…
Blooming in Barrenness
Each day I drive by these botanical symbols of life in the springtime desert. The ocotillo dressed in statuesque elegance with its plumes of red flowers sways in front of…
Approval-Seeking Dreams
College was drawing to a close for me. I stood on the edge of my senior year gazing into the future with wild imaginations of where I hoped my career…
Friendships That Go the Distance
One of the biggest blessings in my life is sharing time with family and friends, especially when they come to visit at our home. “Friends and family make time spent…
“The Wilderness Will Lead You”
I long for this time of year where once again I steal into our backyard to inhale the aroma of springtime. The orange tree decorated with its pristine white blossoms…
A “Love Idol” Journey
It’s a soul-searching journey. A dive into the heart of the matter. If we are earnest in our seeking, it will take us on uncharted paths to uncover what really…
“His Eye is on the Sparrow”
“My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord my heart and my flesh cry out for the Living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and…
Provided Once Again
Just a few months ago, Hubby retired from the company in which he had worked for more than 40 years. It was a time of great anticipation coupled with warnings…
God Rules Over All Things
“You rule over the surging sea; when its waves mount up, you still them.” Psalm 89:9 NIV From My Heart To Yours, Linking with Scripture and a…
