Taste and See

By Carin LeRoy –

A verse I’ve known since I was a little girl came to my attention again this morning, and I began to reflect on it once more: “Taste and see that the Lord is good! How blessed is the one that takes shelter in Him,” (Psalm 34:8, NET). It is obvious that we sense God’s goodness in the times of plenty, during days of happiness, or as we see ways He blesses our lives. Read more

A Faithful Life

By Carin LeRoy –

Last month my Dad died. He lived a long life and arrived at heaven’s gate in his 81^st year. As I began to reflect on his life, I think the thing that stands out to me is that he lived a life of faithfulness—in his marriage, in his life, and to his God. Read more

Gas Gauge Worries

When my youngest was only four, he became what I’d describe as a worrywart. His anxious days began the day we got in the car and found the tank on empty. The previous driver had left us to drive on fumes. I told my older son to pray we’d make it to the gas station or we’d be walking. Read more

Joy in God’s Simple Pleasures

With the events in the news recently of a prominent celebrity and his many indiscretions, I am reminded of how wealth, power and prestige do not bring happiness. The emptiness of a life without God is evident in the lives of those on a continuous search for fulfillment and pleasure. One would think that having it all would make you happy, but without a relationship with Christ, there will be emptiness of soul and a longing for something more. Read more

Jehovah Jireh

Several years ago, a young woman we knew was suddenly abandoned by her husband and left with three preschool children. For seven months, her husband chose to have no contact with his family nor provide for them. Churches, family, friends and even strangers jumped in to meet her bills and provide for her. Every week for over a year, a young couple took her shopping for groceries, diapers and other essentials. They were only a brief acquaintance, but God moved their hearts to help her in this way. Over and over again, she saw God provide. God met her needs by touching the hearts of those who knew of her plight. Read more

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