Being faithful in little things doesn’t usually have recognition by others, but its reward is knowing that God is pleased…

As the tears began to trickle, the question was with my own heart - not with God. Why so far away, Lord? The answer of assurance came…

As "Mother-of-the-Bride" on her wedding day, I was so blessed knowing the woman she has become…

The wedding day is a landmark of a beginning - a memorial for a man and woman of their marriage vows before God…

Five days until my girl begins life with her husband! I pray her wedding is just the beginning of being a beautiful, beloved bride!

When circumstance worsens instead of easing, When trouble reaches to grab on every side, When sorrow pangs with repeated reminders…

Have you been through a fire? Five years ago today, our family experienced a house fire of the parsonage…

In every season, He loves me. In every season, God loves you.

"The hard days are worth it. It's worth it to take the time to love them, listen to them and train them…” - Joy Boyer

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.)