Author Archive: ValMay
God’s Plans, In His Time
This time of year there are always several graduations, weddings and retirement celebrations to attend, and, as always, many other life changing events happening. Sometimes it’s things we didn’t “plan” to experience. Even when it doesn’t seem like it, the Lord is with us every step of the way. Take to heart this great scripture …
Jesus, the King of Glory 🌅
Today, Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter, begins Holy Week. This day is commemorated in Christianity as the day when Jesus of Nazareth presented Himself to His people, and the world, as their Messiah, Savior and King, by riding into Jerusalem on the foal of a donkey. As Jesus rode a donkey into the town …
For Such A Time As This
I have always looked at the story of Esther as some day there will be a “for such a time as this”. When thinking about it lately, I realized that every moment of everyday is a “such a time as this” for us. Every time we make a choice to make a difference for someone …
Have you lived for a good while without joy?
Have you lived for a good while without joy? Keep walking toward Him…. it will come. It came to Mary Magdalene. She came looking for a dead Jesus. She came in the dark, not knowing what she would find, full of sorrow, confused, stumbling…. but she came anyway. She was surprised by joy. Morning …
Peace on Earth-Good Will Toward All
For many, the holidays are a time of joy and merry-making with family and friends. We all have our own traditions. What are some of yours? Christmas programs and choirs, gifts and cookie swaps and don’t forget the food. We love to consume some seriously good eats. Christmas cookies are my absolute favorite! And would …
Prayer Instead of Despair
A.W. Tozer says, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What comes into your mind when you think about God? I think it has great impact on how we look at prayer. “Pray without ceasing… My house is a house of prayer: Not sing without …
Where is Your Treasure
Where your treasure is, your heart will also be. Halloween is so much fun. I know there can be a lot of mixed feelings on the holiday and its’ origins but that aside, for me it’s a time of fall festivals, imagining up fabulous costumes where we can dress up like anything we dream to …
A Morning Coffee Meandering
Most mornings I try to start out with a cup of coffee in the sunroom and think for at least a few moments and welcome the new day the Lord has given me before I hit the floor running. The house is empty, I am sitting here trying to not focus on all the little …
Doing My Best!
My husband and I did a series on Joseph, a character in the Bible that we really like. One thing that has struck me regarding his time in Potiphar’s house as a slave/servant and in the King’s prison as a prisoner, was his commitment to serve to the best of his ability no matter what …
The Extravagance Of God
“Our Lord made the way for every Son of Man to come into communion with God. The Saints do not end in crucifixion; by the Lord‘s grace, they end in glory.”* Our God is an extravagant God. We see that when we look at His Creation. We can see the beauty in the grass and …
The Kingdom's Keeper 