Tonia Woolever 
I want to share a sample of the rich food I receive each morning from reading five Psalms and one Proverb. For instance, on the 24th of the month, I read Psalm 116 through Psalm 120, and Proverbs 24. On that day, I am reminded of the following things about God and myself: Psalm 116: God … Read more
For a season in my life with God, he kept the following question before me: “What’s it like to be loved by you?” Needless to say, that question generated a lot of self-examination. It took my focus off of how others were treating me, and helped me become aware of what it might be like … Read more
Isaiah 50:4 (NASB) says: He awakens Me morning by morning,He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.The Lord God has opened My ear;And I was not disobedientNor did I turn back. This is just one of many scriptures that validates my faith that the Lord desires a relationship of personal communication with me. When … Read more
Based on what we see and hear at our counseling table, it seems that many Bible-reading, church-going people do not really live by faith. Yes, they clearly believe IN Christ; but their habitual behavior reveals that they do not live by faith in Emmanuel, the Christ who is present with them. One who genuinely believes … Read more
The London 2012 Olympics are in full swing, and in our evenings hubby and I often watch some of the athletes compete for their gold, silver and bronze medals. Along the way we learn of what it has taken for them to even come to the moment when they can compete for the prize. It … Read more
In recent days of studying my daily Psalms, two verses about light have captured my attention and given me joy. First, Psalm 97:11: Light is sown like seed for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. (NAS) The image that comes with this is that of the Lord planting seeds in my garden … Read more
I often think of David, out in his fields with the sheep, on the back side of nowhere…. and how he came to know the Living God, and became established in His love. No cell phone to tend to…. he only cared about communicating with One. No worship music playing on an iPod…. he made … Read more
Moses said, “Man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by everything that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord.” Deuteronomy 8:3, NASB When Moses spoke these words, he was teaching the people about manna — the commanded bread that fell from heaven every morning to feed God’s people in the wilderness. … Read more
Our Passover/Easter season was extra special this year. We enjoyed an elegant, meaningful and joyful Seder meal with several dozen brothers and sisters in Christ on Good Friday, then joined other worshipping friends for a sunrise service and breakfast early Easter morning, and finished at a local church with a celebration of Christ’s resurrection filled … Read more
