And Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and all who hear will laugh with me” (Genesis 21:6 NKJV) There are few things as contagious as the laughter of a toddler. The sheer innocence and often unexpectedness takes hold of everyone within hearing distance. When our first grandson was still a baby, we would put … Continue reading Laughter, by Lori Altebaumer
by Lori Altebaumer Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command these stones to become bread.” Matthew 4:3 The Customs and Border Protection officer looked at the passport in her hand, then looked up at me. She stared, then looked back at the passport. This cycle repeated … Continue reading If
I have become a marvel to many, for you are my strong refuge. Psalm 71:7 NASB While on a hike in the mountains yesterday I spotted a tree growing atop of a rather large rock. Though the rock was larger than an SUV, and appeared solid, somehow this tree had found a way to take … Continue reading Marvel by Lori Altebaumer
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:4-5 NIV All? It doesn’t take much self -examination to know my “all” isn’t as much as it should be. I love the Lord … Continue reading Hear by Lori Altebaumer
Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 Give my puppy a new bone, and he’ll spend all morning looking for the perfect place to hide it. He’ll test out every nook and cranny he can squeeze into. I haven’t yet determined what the criteria are … Continue reading Hidden, by Lori Altebaumer