Barbara Zumwalt

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up.” 1 Thess. 5:11: So many people have low esteem and find self-comfort in cutting others down. Such was a former colleague… Continue Reading Pollyanna

Then the Lord passed by in front of (Moses) and proclaimed “The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth.” Exodus 34:6… Continue Reading Out of the mouths of babes

“Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, for my soul takes refuge in Thee; and in the shadow of thy wings, I will take refuge, until destruction… Continue Reading In the shadow of thy wings

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Col. 3:23 Years ago, I heard a story about three men, toiling on a project,… Continue Reading How is your outlook?

“Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego answered and said to the king, ‘O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this. If it be so, our God whom… Continue Reading “Victory through Obedience”

“Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 106:1 Years ago, I was challenged by a youth leader: “If you… Continue Reading Thankfulness

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of… Continue Reading We would have thought it Sufficient

“My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 My cat, Fannie, has a fountain. I fill it with water that… Continue Reading Fannie has a Fountain

Psalm 19:1 (Amplified) “The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And the expanse [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands.” Romans 1:20 (Amplified) “For ever since… Continue Reading Theology Lesson from Dracula

“But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and He that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by… Continue Reading Neither Shall the Flame Kindle Upon Thee

“Two things I ask of you, LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only… Continue Reading Lottery Fever

“I rejoice in following Your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.  I meditate on Your precepts and consider Your ways. I delight in Your decrees; I will not neglect Your Word.” … Continue Reading Vincent Thomas Bridge and the Law