The Joy of Spring
“For you shall go out in joy, and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12 … Continued
Chosen…or not?
Our church had a ‘Mission Emphasis Sunday’ in which we were encouraged to partner with World Vision in a program called Chosen. People would sign up to sponsor one or more children, and to send monthly donations. Pictures of the … Continued
Review of “Songs & Poems From a Yielded Heart”
Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the book, “Songs & Poems from a Yielded Heart” by Judith Vander Wege January 11, 2024: Readers’ Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have … Continued
March Forth in Obedience to Jesus Christ
Today is March 4th, 2024. As I read a post by ‘His Feet International,’ I realized Todd Matthews is correct to say Christians are commanded to “March Forth,” not only today but all our lives, to be … Continued
Chosen—To Suffer?
Recently, I read a book by Max Lucado titled It’s Not About Me. In Chapter 12, he talks about the missionaries, Martin and Gracia Burnham, who were held hostage in the Philippine jungle for 400 days in 2001. Then, during … Continued
God Knows What to Do
Have you ever felt like you were caught in the rapids of a large river—you keep trying to grab onto something to give you stability, but everything slips out of your hands? You try to get your footing, but slip … Continued
Reviews of Rescued by God’s Mercy
The following link is to an advertising video for my book, Rescued By God’s Mercy with reviews. I hope you enjoy it. You will need to enlarge it to read it.: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KBPATCLA2aChOKQ317n-Qb0ANp6x8f81/view Judith Vander Wege (See website to order: judithvanderwege.com/products)
Thanks for All?
Since Thanksgiving was yesterday, I’d like to share my favorite ‘Thanks’ song. I think the words are profound. Are there times in your life for which you are not thankful? The Apostle Paul tells us in Ephesians 5:20 to make … Continued
Are You Open to God’s Gift?
As part of our town’s annual tulip festival last spring, I watched the night show. The musical they chose to put on for this year was “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The delightful music and the great acting made … Continued
Glimpses of my Thoughts Today
My Sister, Ravaged by Cancer, Now gone to a Better Place. “That you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God … Continued