Author: Phyllis

November 16 @ Ecclesiastes 7-8

Ecclesiastes 7-8 (NLT)  Discover His heart:  God takes care of the injustices in life so that we can live free I remember a discussion I had with my dad many years ago regarding World War II and Adolph Hitler. In a study about Hitler, my teacher at school had left room for the possibility that Hitler had not died in…

November 15 @ Psalms 131-133

Psalms 131-133 (NLT)  Discover His heart:  He blesses our unity with life everlasting Olive oil has been an essential commodity since early civilization, and it’s still a lucrative product in Italy.  Imagine the excitement for this Italian girl to be taken by dear missionary friends to a castle in the hills of Tuscany, one with a working olive grove and…

November 14 @ Ezra 1-5

Ezra 1-5 (NLT)  Discover His heart:  Styles come and go, but He never changes My laptop PC has served me well for several years.  I understand most of the nuances and foibles of my Windows PC, and I’m comfortable with it, like a pair of well broken-in shoes.  It was with reluctance that I accepted the necessity to buy a…

November 13 @ Deuteronomy 13-15

Deuteronomy 13-15 (NLT)  Discover His heart:  When we honor Him with our tithe, He blesses us beyond measure We enjoy honoring our friends for their birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, new births, graduations – the list seems endless.  These celebrations are little respites for each of us from our day-to-day lives as we are honored with cards and gifts.  I love finding…