By Walker Lane Most of us have heard of David, the young shepherd who defeated the giant Goliath with a stone (1st Samuel chapter 17). David’s weapon of choice was not a sword. No, he was no warrior, so he went with the familiar sling shot instead. Metaphorically speaking, David’s sword was a rock. OurContinue reading “The Rock”
Category Archives: Random Thoughts
Genesis 8:20-9:17
Originally posted on May 7, 2020 The first thing Noah did when he left the ark was build an altar to the Lord. He took of every clean animal and offered burnt offerings to God. The Lord smelled the soothing aroma and said that He would never again destroy every living thing. God was faithful to Noah, andContinue reading “Genesis 8:20-9:17”
Genesis 8:5-19
Revised from the original post on May 1, 2020 After the great flood, the waters finally receded. While Noah was waiting, he sent out a raven and it flew here and there. Then he sent out a dove, but with no place for it to land, it returned to him. He waited seven days then sent the doveContinue reading “Genesis 8:5-19”
Heal
Do you know that God CAN heal you and your loved ones, but still doubt that He will? It’s understandable. We pray for healing all the time, but not all the time do we receive it. Why is this? Do you think maybe it’s God’s plan to allow sickness and disease to overcome us? DoContinue reading “Heal”
Mourn with Hope
(Originally posted on June 8, 2025) Mourning is a curious thing. Someone you’ve known and loved your entire life is suddenly gone. At first, there is just the knowledge of it—very rationale. Then, you’re busy, so it seems bearable as long as you’re not standing still. Stillness is the enemy in mourning. When you stopContinue reading “Mourn with Hope”
WAS JOB REALLY PATIENT?
My whole life I have heard about the patience of Job, but when I finally got around to reading this canonical text, I realized I’d been duped, because in my opinion, he was not so patient. For those who do not know this story, in the book of Job, the devil attempts to turn JobContinue reading “WAS JOB REALLY PATIENT?”
I Never Knew You
“I never knew you. Depart from me” (Matthew 7:23). Will Jesus say this to you on that day? There are some who love the Lord, who are Christians, who have chosen Christ, yet don’t even try to follow His commandments. It’s true that no one can live up to the standards of Jesus. However, God’sContinue reading “I Never Knew You”
Mourn With Hope
Mourning is a curious thing. Someone you’ve known and loved your entire life is suddenly gone. At first, there is just the knowledge of it—very rationale. Then, you’re busy, so it seems bearable as long as you’re not standing still. Stillness is the enemy in mourning. When you stop moving, that’s when it hits youContinue reading “Mourn With Hope”
Time to Reconnect
I loved the book Reconnected by Carlos Whittaker! One day I was listening to a podcast that had been shared by a friend (Laura Baker). The guest on the podcast that day was a man named Carlos Whittaker. He did an experiment in which he removed all technology and screens from his life for sevenContinue reading “Time to Reconnect”
A Warning From God?
Contrary to information found on the internet, it seems the April 8 eclipse occurred without incident. Many conspiracy theories surrounding the eclipse this year used the locations of its path as fodder. For instance, the eclipse moved across our United States over areas named Nineveh, Jonah, Little Egypt, Devil’s Kitchen, and Rapture, but what doesContinue reading “A Warning From God?”
Don’t Follow Your Heart
America’s greatest slogan: “Follow your heart.” I don’t know about you, but just about every time I’ve followed my heart, it has led me to trouble. So why do we do it? We have been programmed through movies, books, and songs to go after our heart’s desire, to seek happiness at all costs. Why? ThisContinue reading “Don’t Follow Your Heart”
In Memory of My Carla
What will I always remember about Carla? Well, for starters, she rode a motorcycle and drove a big blue hippie van back in the day. She was very cool! She loved to camp and fish with my Aunt Grace. She was fun and outdoorsy, and she loved the lake. She didn’t like me much whenContinue reading “In Memory of My Carla”
I’m Branching Out!
For those of you who don’t know yet, I’m jumping into the business of t-shirt design. I will be selling much more than just t-shirts though. Check out my stores on Redbubble and Spring. Links are on my website. Yes, I’m still writing. I actually have several novels in progress, and I’m still blogging. ThanksContinue reading “I’m Branching Out!”
Christmas 2022
Today is Christmas Eve, and I’d like to share with you exactly how my Christmas holiday is going. This is one of those stories in which one can choose to laugh or cry. I choose to laugh. It’s Christmas. I refuse to get all worked up about the truly unimportant things. Ya know, like runningContinue reading “Christmas 2022”
The Importance of Family
The holidays are upon us! I just spent a wonderful Thanksgiving with my family (not all of them, but many of them), and I’m thankful for them, especially now, as my family members seem to be dwindling away. That’s what happens as we get older. We lose our grandparents, then our parents. Our children growContinue reading “The Importance of Family”
My Testimonial (Part 3)
The moment I was baptized, I was washed by the blood of the Lamb. I was clean for the first time in my life. I was guilt-free and sinless, spotless like Jesus. I look back now and realize God had moved Mona to say those things to me about baptism. I was thirteen. I wasContinue reading “My Testimonial (Part 3)”
My Testimonial (Part 2)
Fear is the beginning of wisdom. (Proverbs 9:10) My friend Mona had given me a new, more pressing reason to think about baptism. A short time after our conversation of Heaven, hell, and being a Christian, I told my mom I wanted to be baptized. I told her at church on Sunday morning—no time forContinue reading “My Testimonial (Part 2)”
My Testimonial (Part 1)
I remember when my family was thinking about placing membership at a church we had been attending for quite some time. We sat through a class that explained what the church was all about, specifically what they believed, etc. We had to fill out some paperwork, and in that paperwork was a space to writeContinue reading “My Testimonial (Part 1)”
Large Print Release
For those of you who enjoy reading Christian fiction, I’d like to announce that my novel Remember Me is now available in hardcover/large print through Amazon (as well as ebook). You can find it by clicking on my book link on my home page. Thanks for all of your support. God bless and stay inContinue reading “Large Print Release”
Gaggle of Friends
My mom had a circle of friends she called the Steel Magnolias. I envied them. Her generation led such a different life than mine. I have friends too, but I do not surround myself with a gaggle like she did. It’s a generational flaw. My generation of women has led the task of “having itContinue reading “Gaggle of Friends”