Category Archives: Encouragement

On Guard

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Arrow

As our teenage grandchild visited and we nonchalantly turned on the TV, I was reminded of some good advice from God’s book of wisdom, the book of Proverbs. “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of … Continue reading →

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God’s Wonderful Word

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Arrow

Last year I was gifted a beautifully illustrated coffee table rendition of the book of Psalms. This morning, I spent some time soaking in Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible. Today I thought I’d try to summarize its … Continue reading →

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Our Heavenly Home:  A New Earth

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Arrow

At the end of May (2025), I wrote about spiritual graduations. Today I thought we’d look at our future, ultimate “graduation” when our new eyes in our new body will experience our new heavenly home, a New Earth. “Then I … Continue reading →

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Are We Prepared?

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Arrow

I write this as my husband and I are preparing for his knee replacement surgery scheduled for tomorrow morning. Prescriptions picked up, linens cleaned, and a walker borrowed. Check, check, and check! We are ready. When we choose to live … Continue reading →

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Share the Music

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Arrow

Have you ever received a text from a friend or family member that included a link to a song or perhaps just a couple lines of song lyrics? People share either because something touched their heart and/or they thought the … Continue reading →

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Give Up or Give In

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Arrow

The young couple searched for their first house. But each fixer-upper they looked at produced disappointment. Either their offer was not accepted or the ‘fixing’ was beyond their ability. Finally, the wife lamented, “We’re never going to find a house!” … Continue reading →

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Responsibilities of Freedom

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Arrow

The Fourth of July or Independence Day reminds Americans of their great freedoms. I heard a pastor share that a uniformed soldier once told him, “Don’t thank me for my service. Thank me for your freedom.” Something worth considering. Freedom … Continue reading →

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Put On the New

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Arrow

“You’re going to wear that again?” The frustrated mother of a junior higher gave up. It was the third day in a row that her son would wear that unwashed shirt and jeans. Interestingly enough, Jesus told a story about … Continue reading →

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Healthy Spiritual Muscles

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Arrow

The cause of my pain was finally diagnosed by our chiropractor. A back muscle called quadratus lumborum was waaaay too tight. The doctor explained that this muscle band needed a good blood flow to be healthy and it wasn’t getting … Continue reading →

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A Cup of Hope

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Arrow

I’d like a cup of hope, please. Wouldn’t that be a nice way to jumpstart your day? Is hope something I can stir up when feeling discouraged? Where can I find it? The NIV Study Bible describes hope as “unshakable … Continue reading →

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