Written in the Book of Life
As I read the book of Nehemiah, I was awestruck by the individual and family names that were listed throughout its 13 chapters: Chapter 3–the rebuilders of the gates and…
The Closet
The “closet” has a lot of negative connotations. It is where secrets are hidden. It is where undisclosed tea[1] is kept. It is where we hide aspects of our lives…
Harmony
I give thanks that the Upper Room posted my photo submission to their Sight Psalms devotion. 1 Corinthians 14:40 (NKJV): "Let all things be done decently and in order."
Hallelujah
I am honored to share that another of my photo submissions has been posted on the Upper Room website. Give praise whenever and wherever. I have to give a shout out…
Be It Resolved
Who has not been at a convention, conference, political forum, or even a funeral and not heard the obligatory resolutions read? They begin with a series of “Whereas” statements that…
Prayer Lessons from Nehemiah
I was asked to teach the adult Sunday School lesson based on Nehemiah 2:11-18. I was excited because I had been studying the Old Testament. From my study, I finally…
Spill the Tea, Part II: Gossip Tea
Spill the T (or tea). I first heard this phrase watching a television “reality” show. I learned that T actually stands for “truth.” Spill the T originally referred to sharing…
Spill the Tea, Part I: Personal Tea
Spill the T (or tea). I first heard this phrase watching a TV “reality” show. I eventually learned that T stands for “truth.” Spill the T originally referred to sharing…
Healing
I am honored to have this photo I took during a tour of Luray Caverns, VA serve as an inspiration on The Upper Room devotional website today. The Upper Room
More Than My Name
I recently became curious about the names of the four Hebrew boys—Daniel, Mishael, Hananiah, and Azariah—who had been taken from Judah. They were placed under the tutelage of Nebuchadnezzar’s chief…