Tonia Woolever 
“This year is a new year with no mistakes in it!” Those are the charming, hopeful words of my kindred spirit, Anne of Green Gables. I chose her words to express my joy in new beginnings when I began writing this on the 2nd day of the year, full of the hope. Well, that was … Read more
Lord, more real than all I see around me, is this: your Spirit, and my spirit, connected together. We are one. You are in me, and I am in You. By your awesome grace. By the sacrifice of Jesus, who gladly gave His life for this reality. I could never earn this. You gave me … Read more
You are not a beggar. You are the child of a generous Father God, who wants with all of His heart for you to seek what He has freely given to you already.
Cravings are a daily challenge in my life, like the craving for dark chocolate. I have to manage that one, and a few others, so I can keep re-losing the same five pounds that are my old “frenemies.” After the Lord helped me quit smoking in 1987, I thought I’d never meet the likes of … Read more
I’m often struck by how Bible writers describe God’s creation singing to Him for joy, and with great exuberance. I’m not referring here to God’s people, but the trees that “clap their hands” and the ocean waves that mount up and the mountains quake. Is this just poetic language? Perhaps, but I do believe God’s … Read more
As I prayed this morning for someone I love, the Spirit reminded me of a phrase in Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:18: “the hope to which you are called.” I understood the Spirit was pointing to the specific plans He has for this person (and for each of His children) — plans I prayed would … Read more
It’s 6 a.m., and I have settled into a chair near the wide open back door where I can feel the coastal breezes waft in, and hear the first bird songs of the morning. As usual, I have my creamy tea in hand. After greeting the Lord with “Good morning,” I ask, “What do you … Read more
The following is a Journal Entry from March, 2011: I awoke to the Spirit singing to me this morning….a joyful song about dancing, and sadness fleeing away. I’ve awakened with music in my spirit before, but usually it is clear that MY spirit is singing to the Lord. But this feels really different, especially in light … Read more
I once had a dear friend who loved “to keep Christmas.” As the season drew near she would begin preparing — cleaning house, rearranging things to make room for a display of her huge nativity collection, shopping for gifts, writing cards, setting her December schedule around activities with friends and at church. By the time December … Read more
They Will All Know Me is the fourth book I’ve written. While I obviously believe the first three books are very valuable for any Christian who wants to grow in knowing the Lord, I am most excited about this one. The response to this book has surprised even me. Some of the team who helped … Read more
