Author: Pam R

 My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”Psalm 27:8 NLT *** Many people begin coming to God once they stop being religious.There’s only one master of the heart-Jesus, not religion. Oswald Chambers * “As you come close to God in prayer, He brings purpose even from…

One of the best gifts we can give ourselves is time alone with God. Joyce Meyer *** Come close to God, and God will come close to you. James 4:8a NLT *** Avail yourself of the greatest privilege this side of heaven. Jesus Christ died to make this communion and communication with the Father possible….

Don’t panic. I’m with you.There’s no need to fear for I’m your God.I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you.I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you.Isaiah 41:10 The Message *** And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.Matthew 28:20b NLT From my Journal, dated…

The Request:Guide me in your truth and teach me,for you are God my Savior,and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:5 NLT * The Reply:The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Psalm 32:8 NLT * The Response:I will…

The Angels said:Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Luke 2:14 NIV *** The Disciples said:“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”“Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Luke 19:38 NIV *** Jesus says:“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not…

“Uh, oh! They are gone! There were two, but now there are none! I keep looking and looking but … nothing. What has happened? Is this my fault? Am I being punished? What can I do? This is terrible!“ From my kitchen sink I can see the little hummingbird flying from place to place. She (I think…

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The RequestTeach me your ways, O Lord,    that I may live according to your truth!Grant me purity of heart,    so that I may honor you. Psalm 86:11 NLT *** The ReplyThis is what the Lord says—    your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:“I am the Lord your God,    who teaches you what is good for you    and leads you along…

Loud chirps drew me to the window. On the lawn, were four robins. The adult (red breast), was hopping about doing what robins do. The other three, this year’s chicks (speckled breasts), were hopping, too, but in different ways. The first chick was right behind the parent, chirping insistently to be fed. After all, that’s…

I’m always feeling like I’m lacking wisdom. This reassurance that one can ask God for that and it will happen is certainly reassuring to me. Francis Collins *** Years ago, I decorated my children’s room by making curtains and bedding. It was my first foray into quilting, and I wasn’t quite sure what to do. After…