Author: Pam R

The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad;let the distant shores rejoice.Psalm 97:1 NIV *** *** Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad;let the sea resound, and all that is in it.Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them;let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes,he comes to…

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.John 14:27 NLT *** When Jesus went to his disciples on the evening of his resurrection, the first thing he said to them was, “Peace be with…

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]Matthew 11:28 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition ***

O Eternal, our Lord,Your majestic name is heard throughout the earth;Your magnificent glory shines far above the skies.Psalm 8:1 The Voice *** *** When I gaze to the skies and meditate on Your creation—on the moon, stars, and all You have made,I can’t help but wonder why You care about mortals—sons and daughters of men—specks of dust floating about…

From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.John 1:16 NLT *** To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything He has given us – and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace,…

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.I will be filled with joy because of you.I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.Psalm 9:1-2 NLT *** *** “You are worthy, O Lord our God,to receive glory and honor and power.For you created all…

For a second day, my windows are wide open, even though the air is a tad cooler. How silly it seems to close doors and windows against this life and beauty and joy. So, I won’t. *** All of creation is a song of praise to God. Hildegard of Bingen *** Christ himself is the…

For most of this summer, it has been too hot, too humid, too rainy to open our windows. We spent the days – and nights – in conditioned air. But yesterday was different. For the first time in a long time, we opened all the windows and let in the breeze. It was a delicious…

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing.Proverbs 17:22a Amplified Bible, Classic Edition *****

The wisdom of the world, while in many cases very valuable, is most valuable when it humbly bows to the wisdom of God. Neil L. Andersen *** But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others.It is full of mercy…