Sisters, OR Philippians 3:20 GNT We, however, are citizens of heaven, and we eagerly wait for our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, to come from heaven. I unequivocally love my United States of America. It breaks my heart that it seems we are less United and more just States of America. State of anger, state…

Isaiah 43:2 GNT When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. A WWII veteran I once knew, told a story about training for an amphibious landing that would eventually be used during D-Day. Even though he was training, he was extremely nervous, because of his secret….

St. Anthony of Padua Chapel, Festina, Iowa Zechariah 4:10 NLT Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand. The little town of Festina in Northeast Iowa, has a big claim to fame – even though it is small. St. Anthony…

Yaquina Head Lighthouse, OR 1 John 5:11-12 MSG God gave us eternal life; the life is in his Son. So, whoever has the Son, has life; whoever rejects the Son, rejects life. In the immortal words of the sage theologians, The Bangles…. Say my name Sun shines through the rain A whole life so lonely…

Psalm 119:11-12 NIV I have hidden your word in my heart     that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you, Lord;     teach me your decrees. I live in wildfire country. History is riddled with horrific tales of fires. According to Earth.org, “The Peshtigo Fire in Wisconsin started on October 8, 1871…

Colossians 3:23 GNT Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people. Musician Marc Anthony says, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Easy to say, but what about changing diapers, washing a revolving door…