Forty-five years ago, I was born into the family of God. At the age of nine, I realized my imperfect condition - my sinful nature.

Let the LORD be the sunshine of your soul! Read His Love Letter Book to you. Talk to Him, and listen to Him. Thank Him.

With the start of a new school year comes the preparation time that always seems too short (for me, anyway.)

I do not want to be called "preacher" for sure, but I do want our grandchild (and children) to know and hear that their Creator is God.

Often the words are used about someone that their days are numbered. The truth is - the days of every person are numbered. Only God knows.

MaMaw Lizzie communicated to me as a young mother - usually in passing as I was rushing here to there - something positive…

received the CDs there at the cemetery on the same date engraved on my Dad's gravestone - August 21.

Some days are days of some - some of this and some of that.

Do you ever find yourself needing one or three of these "mercies" from God as Spurgeon characterizes them?

While my heart grieves not having my Dad here on earth, my heart is relieved that He is with the Lord, and he's done with this old world.

Morning Joy Compositions is the name of my music publishing company, and I write the words at Morning Joy Life (blog.)

Sometimes, God puts us in places where we must hang up our harps on the willow trees. Will the strings ever be inspired to vibrate into song

It's easy to sing the hymn “I Am Resolved" and think we’ve found no charm in select visible worldly delights.

However I live out my responsibilities as a bride, the Bridegroom - Jesus Christ fulfills His husbandry lovingly and perfectly. He is love.

Because God Himself is always good, I am reassured that He remains good even when I can't see it.

How do I get sound advice from my Dad when he has gone on to Heaven? The questions I'm experiencing - he would know the answer or…

God is a God of goodness, beauty, order, and details. As He has fashioned these blossoms intricately, so He has “fearfully and wonderfully”

Jesus loves me.

Always faithful. Always the same. Always there. Always mine.

For many adult years, I lived in shame for not doing enough for Him according to the assessment of others. My love for my Savior questioned.