Author Archives: Barbara

Today is the day the Lord has made… I will rejoice today because God knows my name. At the end of the year, Time Magazine runs a series of articles featuring the 100 most influential people for that particular year. … Continue reading →

Today is the day the Lord has made… I will rejoice today because the Lord is my shepherd. Most of us do not live in agricultural surroundings, so it is easy to miss the spiritual nuances of the many sheep … Continue reading →

Today is the day the Lord has made… I will rejoice today because God answers all my prayers. It encourages me greatly to know that God listens with an empathetic ear to all my prayers. And, yes, indeed, God answers … Continue reading →

Today is the day the Lord has made… I will rejoice today because I can pause and pray throughout my day. Pause and pray throughout each day. I like the way that sounds. It even rhymes. Short, little talks with … Continue reading →

Today is the day the Lord has made… I will rejoice today because I am a child of God. People are actually shaped by the identities they assign themselves. They identify themselves based on their occupation, looks, education, gender, success, … Continue reading →

Today is the day the Lord has made… I will rejoice today because I am part of a never-ending story. Actually, I can go one step further and say I’m part of a never-ending, everlasting love story. As a writer, … Continue reading →

Today is the day the Lord has made… I will rejoice today because no matter what language I speak, God understands me. God is a personal God and meets each of us where we are. God hears and speaks all … Continue reading →

Today is the day the Lord has made… I will rejoice today because God is my peace (Ephesians 2:14-18). My peace is not dependent on my circumstances but on the One who controls all circumstances. I can have peace while … Continue reading →

Today is the day the Lord has made… I will rejoice today because what I do matters. We all have a deep need to feel significant. Today’s world is adept at making us feel insignificant and worthless. So much so … Continue reading →

Today is the day the Lord has made… I will rejoice today because I can depend on God. In fact, God wants us to depend on Him. Young children are quick to tell parents who offer help, “I can do … Continue reading →