Author: From God's Lips

There are times in each of our lives when we all just need someone to believe in us.  To believe in our value, to believe in our knowledge, or maybe just to understand and have faith in us.  However, deep down in our soul, whether we recognize it or not, life is so much more… Continue reading Believe

It was the summer of 1971 and the signs of my first love were still in full bloom.  And then it happened.  He left for vacation with his family, travelling across the sea to England.  What would I do?  How was I going to even survive without him?  It was a longing that I had… Continue reading Longing

I loved the sun as a child.  My best friend and I, most likely in our bathing suits during the summer, would squeal with delight as we bounced back and forth from each of our little pools in our back yards or playing hopscotch and other games in our connecting alley.  As I’ve matured (well… Continue reading Sun

The definition of the word hymn means to praise.  Here is your challenge for the week – What is your favorite hymn?  And the most important part is why is it your favorite?  What memory or story comes to mind when you sing or hear that hymn played?  I have so many favorites, but I… Continue reading Hymn

Many things may come to mind when you contemplate this word.  Maybe it's the old saying, “Children should only speak when spoken to.”  Or it may remind you of someone that tends to speak a little too often; or maybe the opposite, reminding you of someone that quietly holds their words close to themselves.  When… Continue reading Speak

“Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” It’s quite obvious Jesus isn’t speaking about being filled after we just finished our favorite meal, but for some reason my thoughts always go right to food when I read these words.  Many times, at the beginning of my day, I’m thinking,… Continue reading Filled

You may not think of this as a word that is at the top of a list of positive words; but nevertheless, I have some positive thoughts on this as I sit here this morning (and holding back some tears).  I’m not a big crier anymore, even at most funerals.  It’s a little unsettling to… Continue reading Tears

What gives you comfort?  What gives you a feeling of safety, or maybe gives you the feeling of “Ahhh”, both inside and out?  Many times, we find that it’s in the simple, unexpected things, experiences or places that bring to mind a gentle peace that surpasses all else, like when I slip into my warm/hot… Continue reading Comfort

As Valentine’s Day approaches, I think of the saying, “Love is in the air.”  Love – a small word, but so full of emotion and the responsibility that goes along with it.   What comes to mind when you think or hear that word – LOVE?  Maybe it’s a family member that comes to mind that… Continue reading Love