“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31
As Easter season approaches, I am always a bit conflicted, with both feelings of joy and sadness. Easter...
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him...
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
Three years ago my family and I attended our nephew/cousin’s Concordia University basketball tournament. One of the visiting Concordia teams had...
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
I have always thought of myself as a strong woman. As a young girl, I remember growing up with confidence and the ability to be a leader. If I had a goal, I worked hard and reached it. Or if...
“This is the day the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 One day while I was enjoying Bible study with my friends at Grace Lutheran Church of West Sweden, I stated that my new mantra for the year was going to be: “Find joy along the...
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28: 28 Throughout my life, I have faced many challenges, but the most striking one was definitely finding out who I really was...
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1Peter 4:10
It was not until very recently, last year, that I realized my God given gift. I was asked to sing to the congregation with my...
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have the power, together with all the saints, to...
“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.” Proverbs 18:22
Marriage is one of the greatest gifts in this world between two individuals. In April, 2007 I lost my first wife of 5 years Monica to cancer at the young age of 33. I was 35 years old with...
“So do not throw away your confidence, it will be richly rewarded. You will need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he promised.” Hebrews 10:35-36
What does persevere mean? According to dictionary.com, it means to continue in a...