I hear the Lord say: I am the Light of Life. My light dispels all darkness. There is no shadow left under the illumination of My divine light. This light is truth. This light is strength. This light is love. My light becomes your light. Let your light so shine. Let your communion with Me…

I hear the Lord say: Forgiving others for past hurts and forgiving yourself is a daunting task for every person. This is why I let Jesus show you the way. His teachings and example of forgiveness on the cross were the ultimate demonstrations. Abiding in Me is the only way to truly give and receive…

A praise to the Lord: I awake in the morning and peek outside. A blanket of snow covers the landscape. Bush, tree and grass topped with white sparkling frosting, glistening in the morning light. I don extra layers and double socks to tromp out in the snow. Circling the yard, I admire holly berries frocked…

I hear the Lord say: Many people use January 1st to start anew, making new resolutions for the upcoming year. But I have something even better! With Me, each day is a new day, to start afresh, to dream dreams, to grow and learn, to love and laugh. “New mercies every morning” is my heartfelt…

I hear the Lord say: You ponder the word ‘surrender.’ One connotation is ‘giving up’ and ‘admitting defeat.’ You picture a defeated, bedraggled soldier waving a white flag. But surrendering to Me, your loving Father is not this kind of action. It is not a matter of a powerful army overcoming a weaker group. Surrender…

I hear the Lord say: Like this bird relaxing outside your window, be secure in your trust in Me. I am the God of the universe! I care for you as a loving Father, an older brother and a dear friend. I have good things in store for you today and tomorrow. As the birds…

I hear the Lord say: I am the Restorer of All Things. I take what is broken, bruised and battered, and what you consider beyond repair. In my gentle hands, I repair and restore, bringing life out of what was dead, bringing wholeness out of brokenness. As your Creator God, I create and re-create, offering…