He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. He says, “Be still, and know that I am God."  Psalm 46:9-10 The world churns and we worry. A gold finch pecks my office window with the tip of its beak; it flutters at the glass with the spanse of its … Continue reading “Be Still” by Dianne H. Timmering

Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Accept instruction from His mouth and lay up His words in your heart. Job 22:21-22 What anchors your heart when comfort seems far away, when fatigue sits on the edge of your eyelid, when the solution seems to … Continue reading “What Anchors Your Heart?” by Dianne H. Timmering

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Tomorrow is National Day of Prayer, a day when all faiths come together to pray for … Continue reading “We Are A Voice For One, A Prayer For All” by Dianne H. Timmering

 Samuel told all the words of the LORD to the people who were asking him for a king. He said, “This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots and horses, and they will run in front … Continue reading “Having God All To Yourself” by Dianne H. Timmering

On this historic yet bittersweet day, I am reminded of old emotions as we faced a new vulnerable world after 9/11--a world where our shores could no longer protect us from the evils of malevolent aims. My husband and I cried this morning for the memory of 9/11 is not so easily erased, especially for … Continue reading “Historic Day, A New Day” by Dianne H. Timmering

Because the LORD kept vigil that night to bring them out of Egypt, on this night all the Israelites are to keep vigil to honor the LORD for the generations to come. Exodus 12:42 The official Passover holiday has finished but I am struck by the Almighty power of this story in Exodus when death … Continue reading “Passing Over” by Dianne H. Timmering

He said to the woman, "“Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.”" Luke 7:50 Storms of rain riddle the land turning parking lots into wading pools and grassy places into small ponds. When will it end? When will the sky open and show the color of the sun which seems to prefer the other … Continue reading “Rain” by Dianne H. Timmering

'Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain.' So God granted him what he requested." 1 Chronicles 4:10 We had our first meeting today with business leaders at the home office … Continue reading “Hunger” by Dianne H. Timmering

“Do not judge, and you will not be judged . . . Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”  Luke … Continue reading “Forgiveness” by Dianne H. Timmering

So Joshua marched up from Gilgal with his entire army, including all the best fighting men. The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them; I have given them into your hand. Not one of them will be able to withstand you.”  Joshua 10:7-8 Overwhelmed? We share each others burdens, face things that … Continue reading “Overwhelmed” by Dianne H. Timmering