Lynne's Articles

For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Eph 3:14-19 (NIV) In December, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt stated that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself”. The United States had just been attacked, from the air, by Japanese war planes. Last month, the United States was

 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. 2 Tim 1:5 (NIV) Writer Tracy Eldridge wrote a touching story about the passing of a colleague’s grandmother. The grandmother had left a treasure of keepsakes – journals, Bibles, photo albums, etc. Over the years, the grandmother had written prayers of blessings and protection over her family. The family called it a legacy of faith. Grannies, and grannies-to-be, let’s create a Legacy of Faith for our families. Our Legacy can be tangible or intangible. My Grandma Chloe and I used to sing hymns together. I’d play the piano and Grandma would toss her head back and sing with joy! Our favorite hymn was “Standing On The Promises”.  At the time, I had no idea what the “Promises of Christ my King” were,