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April '15

"But the fruit of the Spirit is...peace..." —Galatians 5:22

Reflection:

People all around us are fearful--concerned with health, employment, extended family issues, even the future.

It's easy to fall prey to this trap. But there is a powerful source for dealing with worry, anxiety, and, yes, fear. That precious resource is God's peace—a treasure to cling to daily, sometimes hour by hour, when surrounded by the dismal news offered on twenty-four-hour media and other outlets.

The beauty of this peace-gift is that regardless of what crises may arise, divine peace endures for all time. It is in direct correlation to the sovereignty of God. Do we trust our heavenly Father's will for us, for our world? Our hearts enjoy sweet repose when we put our total confidence in our Lord...when we embrace His peace.

Beverly Lewis

March '15

"So then, encourage one another and build each other up, as you are doing." —I Thessalonians 5:11

Reflection:

As the days approach for the start of my Spring 2015 Book Tour (through six states this time!), I am thankful for God’s hand of mercy, grace, and blessing on my life as a writer…and on the many opportunities to share my faith. I’m also thankful for the precious prayers of God’s people, and the encouragement that comes with knowing my reader-friends do pray in support of my stories, and, ultimately, this far-reaching ministry.

Meeting so many of you during my book tours is very important to me—to return, in kind, the prayer support, wherever needed, and to encourage you in your faith, as we journey together on this road called life. We need each other, and seeing your faces and hearing the stories of your own lives means everything to me.

If you are within driving distance, or live in, the following areas, I would be so blessed to greet you. Here’s the link for the book tour schedule.

Blessings for springtime…and this Easter Season!

Beverly Lewis

February '15

"We know how much God loves us because we have felt his love and because we believe him when he tells us that he loves us dearly. God is love, and anyone who lives in love is living with God and God is living in him." —John 4:16 (The Living Bible)

Never forget this truth, dear friends: God has a plan for your future. His love for you is far beyond measure.

Now, you've probably heard that many times throughout your life.

Yet it is so true. God is the embodiment of love. He does not just demonstrate love or offer it; He is the very essence of love.

Mind-boggling? It certainly is. But, oh, the joy of embracing such a truth. Truth that can change the way we think about ourselves, and about others. If we can grasp this in our daily lives, we will believe more fully, love more dearly, and look ahead with anticipation to tomorrow, and the next day, and the next. We will pour out our energy, our very lives, for His glory.

I wish you a most loving Valentine's Day and all the days and weeks that surround it. In short, the whole month!

Beverly Lewis

January '15

"Finally, brothers and sisters, keep your thoughts on whatever is right or deserves praise: things that are true, honorable, fair, pure, acceptable, or commendable." —Philippians 4:8

Reflection:

Happy New Year!

This greeting alone seems to offer cheer...and hope. And don't we all need something to look ahead to after the glories of the Christmas holidays—family, fun, and festivities? Some of us may even be a bit sad, if not sorrowing, missing loved ones who traveled to spend time with us to celebrate. Moving forward keeps us focused on the positive, don't you agree? I certainly discovered this when we took our youngest children to the airport following Christmas. Ah, the blues set in ever so quickly!

But, in pondering the above verse in Philippians, the words that really seemed to pop out at me were: things that are true. And they led me to look up the old, beloved Tennyson poem:

"Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true."

What if we turned away from false reports, false statements, friends? What if, instead, we focused on the truth, the positive, the very best in people, which raises us, as well. Why not turn over a new leaf, so to speak, and embrace the truth? The Truth of God's calling in our lives, in particular, to spread the Gospel in all the corners of this dark world, dear friends? And let's begin right at home, in the small corner of our own influence. Are you in?

Blessings abundant!

Beverly Lewis

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