Just some early morning thoughts from me to you…

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

I remember it as clearly as if I were sitting there today. It was a majestic tree, standing tall and always pointing upward. And the view from the top of that Evergreen tree was spectacular. (more…)

Just some early morning thoughts from me to you…

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want…

And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Psalm 23 (ESV)

It was a few days ago. I was headed to the back of the house from the kitchen. It requires that I pass through the family room. Our younger granddaughter, Ellie Kate, was staying with me for a few hours and was watching a movie in the family room while doing various acrobatic exercises across the entirety of the floor. (more…)

Just some early morning thoughts from me to you…

“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him…” Psalm 37: 7a

A smile broke across my face yesterday evening around dinner time as I listened to Nathan’s recounting of our younger Granddaughter Ellie Kate’s making the case for staying overnight one more time with Mimi and Gran. (more…)

Just some early morning thoughts from me to you…

“The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” Exodus 14:14 (NLT)

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 (NIV)

I was preparing these thoughts to share with you this morning when I realized I may be the one who needs the reminder most of all.

In the midst of preparations for a number of major projects all coming to bloom within a few weeks of each other, beginning with this weekend—I found myself worried, a bit tense, unsure, although wanting to believe that God will provide the resources, wisdom and energy which is needed to carry the day. (more…)