by Lisa Maples | Dec 1, 2018 | water
John 4:13-14 (NIV) Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” In late summer...
by Lisa Maples | Nov 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
I had just turned off the kitchen faucet when my husband arrived home. “Close your eyes!” he began. “I have something for you. Hold out your hands!” He knows that I wear layers in the House because I stay cold. His first gift was warm pajamas...
by Lisa Maples | Jul 15, 2018 | future, God is my rock, hope
1Samuel 2:2 ESV There is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides you; for there is no rock like our God. While weeding my flower garden, I unearthed a boulder rock. Well, not quite as big as a boulder but in the context of my garden space, it seemed to be...
by Lisa Maples | May 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, my daughter asked me to take her and a friend to a nearby park. Clouds threatened but I agreed. I watched them run to the swings, hop on the green plastic seats, grab the chains, lean back and swing. Immediately, smiles and laughter erupted, erasing the...
by Lisa Maples | Apr 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
1 Peter 5:10 (NIV) “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” Have you ever had the power go off while taking a shower...
