by Ruth | Aug 2, 2021 | Devotions
Lifted high in the air, colorful hot air balloons float across the sky. Recently we attended a “Glow” event watching the crews set up balloons to light them up in the night sky. So beautiful. What does it take to prepare a balloon for flight? Here are a...
by Ruth | Mar 18, 2021 | Devotions
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! 1 John 3:1 The collector stops at nearly every thrift store, rummage sale, or auction looking for just the right item to complete his collection....
by Ruth | Jul 24, 2020 | Devotions
Jesus is the Light of the WorldFlickering flames of light fascinate me. Even the tiniest flame in a totally dark room brings a hope that dispels darkness. When I sit in darkness, looking at the light, I feel a warmth and connectedness to it. I feel at peace.Jesus...
by Ruth | Jul 24, 2020 | Devotions
Let Your Light Shine Matthew 5:16 – Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. When I walk in my neighborhood, I am encouraged by messages I discover. I love the cheery chalk-colored pictures and...
by Ruth | Dec 26, 2019 | Devotions
Can you imagine the sheer joy of the shepherds on the night they got their first Christmas card? A host of heavenly angels broke through the darkness and proclaimed the birth of Jesus in song and glorious light. The shepherds hurried to the manger expecting to...
by Ruth | Jul 18, 2019 | Devotions
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)The stack of textbooks grew until she could barely see over the top. My mother vividly remembers her first...