Author: valhallora

One of my daughters made a good observation about the issue of childbearing among Christians. She said she wonders why all will readily say that every life is a blessing and gift after conception has occurred, while at the same time stating that most means of contraception are not only good, but advisable and “responsible”. Read More …

Teach your children while you can.Don’t wait for them to understand.Swiftly fly the days of youth,When there’s still time to teach them truth. Deception waits to steal their minds. Equip them while you still have time. There is no better day to start, Today let God’s Word stir their heart. Forbid not little ones to Read More …

His fingerprints are on my life; I’ve come to know and see, His hands are always first to hold Each thing that touches me. Nothing will escape his grasp; He takes and shapes for good, Even what seems hard and wrong To craft his finest work. Fingerprints of mercy Fingerprints of grace Reaching, touching, showing Read More …

Though for years I’ve known and loved your name, I live so oft on an earthly plane. I’ve spent much time in vain pursuit Of things not bearing lasting fruit. Direct my feet to worthy paths, To care more for the things that last. Leading souls to life that’s higher, Oh make your will my Read More …

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you”. (1 Peter 5:7) God invites us to cast our care upon him. It seems not to be a stretch that this would also include our expectations. I have observed that unmet, or unrealistic expectations can wreak havoc on relationships as well as on our Read More …

Though the dark be cast around me, night to you is bright as day. I won’t fear its growing shadow, you are here to light my way. Can I go where you can’t follow, To the heights, or lowest sea? You are there, behind, before me; Your strong hand is holding me. Loving Father, you Read More …

Most people have no trouble understanding the need for athletes to train vigorously, to be careful about their diet, and to take care in most every area of their lives so that they can face the challenges involved with their particular sport. But when it comes to the challenges of faith and the demands of Read More …

How oft I think I know the plan And think by signs I’ll understand; But God’s great path is through the sea And o’er each wave He’ll carry me. I walk by faith and not by sight, Though I might plead to have some light. Fullest joy is what is planned, If I’ll but trust Read More …

Encouragement For Mothers “An encouragement to mothers… Twice already today, I have listened to women who feel that being a mother and wife is not accomplishing much for God. Our culture has subtly programmed women to believe that their high calling as a mother doesn’t compare to the contributions of women out in the work Read More …