The new year has begun and we are excited for the things it will bring our way. It is always refreshing to know that as each year passes we have an opportunity …
Author: Valerie Machemer
This month we are all gearing up for Christmas day. We are looking forward to time together with loved ones. Our traditions carry us year to year with countless tasks …
Thanksgiving is one of the largest holidays for travel in our nation. Many travel from one side of the nation to the other to share a special dinner with family. …
The winds are blowing from gentle breezes to strong winds. Each has a quality that brings a different outcome Strong winds blow things away and can leave destruction behind. They …
Noise We are living in a day in which distinguishable noises are being replaced by other distinguishable noises. The phone “ring, ring” is replaced by a buzz or a snippet …
“Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered”. I have heard this spoken often. I have said it often in prayer for difficult circumstances. I have even declared it …
Walking with Jesus is something we do as believers. We are at His side, He is at ours. As I pondered this thought, I became aware of the various ways …
As I walk along the path of pursuing “More” of God, I often find myself greatly challenged. I find my personal comfort level broadened. I spend more time asking God …
Doing or Who-ingNowadays lifestyles are busy and fast paced. It is not hard to get caught up with the tyranny of the urgent. Things come at us from many directions …
A desire is something hoped for or longed for. It can be a dream or perhaps a goal that we work toward over time. Frequently, desires are delayed, sometimes for years. …