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Veteran’s Day 2025

Remembering Veterans Day 2025

Veterans Day 2025

With a heart full of gratitude, we here at Delight-in-God.com would like to express our deepest thanks to all of our veterans, past and present.

The courage and selfless dedication of these brave men and women are a testament to their love of country and commitment to our nation.

And on this special day of gratitude for our veterans on Veterans Day, I am also thinking about my hero Dad.

I miss you every day.

May we always cherish the freedoms that these heroes defended to protect our way of life.

R E S P E C T.

Veterans Day thank you

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Expect The Unexpected

Expect The Unexpected: Guaranteed

If there’s one thing we can count on in life, it’s to expect the unexpected.

One day all is well, you wake up the next morning, and life takes an unexpected turn.

Here in our neck of the woods, it’s severe weather season again.

Fall is upon us and as the temperatures start to “fall”, (couldn’t resist!) the weather can be unstable.

I’ve never been a big fan of thunderstorms and Texas is one of the states that gets big ones.

Expect the unexpected

Lightning?

I can remember when I was younger how my dad and I would stand on our back porch during a storm.

He would hold my hand as we watched the lightning storms roll in across Pensacola Bay.

A great memory for me, but now I’d rather stay inside away from the windows.

Several days ago in North Texas, we had a huge lightning storm.

I was already counting in my head: “One, one thousand; two, one thousand . . . ”

How many miles away is it?

It wasn’t too long before we heard another very loud crack of lightning – louder than the rest.

My husband and I stopped what we were doing and ran outside to our garage to check the attic for flames.

There had already been news reports of homes catching fire about 15 minutes from us.

The lightning struck close alright.

We were spared, but our next door neighbor didn’t fare so well.

That huge “bolt out of the blue” fried their electronics. 

Thankfully, no one was hurt, but what a scare.

Expect the Unexpected, But We’re Not Alone in Life’s Storms

Life will throw us curveballs – guaranteed.

We have to expect the unexpected. Sometimes it’s good news, and sometimes it’s bad.

By the grace of God, in those moments of fear, disappointment, and frustration we can trust that God will walk through it with us, whatever “it” is.

So many Bible pages serve as reminders that God is with us, even during times of trouble.

At times like that, battered and beaten by the storms of life, many turn to the Psalms and read the experiences of men and women of God who have gone through exactly the same struggles and the same pressures. Somehow this speaks to their need, gets hold of their hearts, helps them to know that at least they are not alone in this struggle, that others have had it before them. – Ray C. Stedman, Christian pastor.1

One of my favorites is Psalm 23 which I’ve committed to memory.

“The Lord is my Shepherd . . . “

All this to say that we can expect the unexpected, but we can also expect the most unimaginable wonderful and beautiful gift of God’s grace in our future.

We have a Savior and, one day, we will meet Him face-to -face!

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1 Source Credit, Article by Ray C. Stedman (Christian pastor and author – 1917-1992).  “The Pressure Of Problems.” Courtesy of raystedman.org. para.5. Web. Accessed 2nd November, 2025. Retrieved from: Obtaining God’s Help

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God Cannot Lie

This Is What God Cannot Do 

God can do everything, except . . .

Wait – did I blow your mind?

“Except” what?

Is there really something God cannot do?

As Christians, we know that God created and is sovereign over everything.

His almighty power is evidenced throughout the entire Bible.

When you look up at the night sky, full of celestial beauty and wonder, what a comfort it is to know that God created those stars and named them one by one.

4 He counts the number of the stars;
He gives names to all of them.
5 Great is our Lord and abundant in strength;
His understanding is infinite. – Psalm 147:4-5, (NASB).1

His power is unlimited, but yes, there is actually something that God cannot do. 

Care to venture a guess?

God cannot lie

God Cannot Lie.

He cannot lie, and He will not lie . . . ever. Nor will He ever break a promise He has made. 

Speaking a deliberate falsehood is sin; a human trait and a direct product of our fallen nature.

What then is our hope in today’s sinful world?

Actually, it’s “Who.”

Our Hope is in Jesus.

There is no other person living or dead to whom we should offer our prayers.

We can rejoice that He is faithful and true.

From the beginning of the Bible’s opening pages to the Book of Revelation at the end, God is a promise keeper.

Psalm 136:7-9

When those around us disappoint, we can trust in and give thanks to the One who never breaks His promises. 

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1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

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Thank You Isn’t Enough

Because Thank You Isn’t Enough

There’s a little sign that sits on the desk in my home office.

It says just one word,  “Grateful.”

There’s not much to it really – I bought the little piece of wood at Hobby Lobby, and then simply painted it.

Artistic-wise, not much of a masterpiece, right?

But, the meaning of the word “grateful” for me is far more precious than I can describe.

I am so thankful to God for sending us His Son Jesus, and I’m so grateful for His work in me.

Looking back, I remembered I wrote a poem about gratitude to God several years ago.

I will link it here.

Thank You isn't enoughThrough the good times and all of the challenges we face in this life, God has a purpose for them, even though we don’t always understand the “whys”.

Paul addressed the following verse to the Romans, but like all of Scripture, it carries God’s message through the generations. 

God is Sovereign.

His character never changes.

Through our beginning as babies in the womb, through our end (and of course everything in between), God has a purpose for our lives and for our good.

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28, (NASB).1

For all that God has done for us, it seems that a simple thank you isn’t enough.

That’s why when I heard Tasha Layton’s song, “Thank You Isn’t Enough,” bells started going off.

Okay, I have to share this one!

It’s hard to pick a favorite verse in the song, but here’s mine:

Got a resurrection story
One I gotta tell
How Jesus changed my life
And I’m still overwhelmed – Song lyrics, “Thank You Isn’t Enough.”1

What an amazing song to remind us of God’s faithfulness.

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1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

2 Song lyrics to “Thank You Isn’t Enough” featuring The Choir Room, courtesy of AZLyrics.com.

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God’s Perfect Timing

Surrendering Control: God’s Perfect Timing

Meet Tris.

Our little girl Tris

She’s our gorgeous 3-year-old Siberian Husky who has completely stolen our hearts.

Actually, we have two sweet Sibes. 

The other beauty is Tris’ mom, Shimmer.

Our silly girl Shimmer

These two are hilarious together, and keep us laughing at their daily antics.

Did you know that dogs can tell time?

Especially these two.

They absolutely know when it’s dinner time.

It doesn’t matter what we’re doing, they will jump up in our laps on the couch – all 40 pounds each of them.

I can just imagine their thoughts as they try to get us to move towards the kitchen with their dog bowls in our hands.

Hurry up, you two

Why are you taking so long?

Hey, it’s time!

If we don’t get up fast enough, they start talking with their woebegone characteristic Siberian “wooing” like they’ve never had a meal in their lives.

And just like us, when they want something, they want it NOW.

I can relate.  😊

Patience is not my strong suit.

I try to be patient during a “waiting period” for God’s timing, but it’s hard, right?

God, I’d prefer to get an answer now

Ok, how about tomorrow then?

Learning to wait on God’s perfect timing can take practice.

We would do well to remember that everything will unfold at just the right moment.

The path ahead of us may seem unclear, but God knows every outcome.

Any divine delays are for a reason.

God’s Perfect Timing and Divine Delays

When experiencing a divine delay, it takes more than just patience. It also takes trust and faith.

Consider it an opportunity to deepen our relationship with the One who created us.

By trusting in Him, no matter how long it takes, a blessing may come in a very unexpected way.

You don’t want to miss it by forging on ahead without God and without prayer.

Trust God’s Plan
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer

In the illusion of control, you place your trust,
Thinking your destiny, in your hands, you must adjust.
But God’s plan surpasses what your mind can conceive,
In Jesus, true purpose and fulfillment you’ll receive.

You may chart your course, with precision and care,
But God’s sovereign hand, is always there.
For He alone knows the path you should take,
Without Jesus’ guidance, your plans will break.

Your choices matter, of this, there’s no doubt,
But God’s will prevails, casting shadows of doubt.
In Jesus, find solace, in His guiding light,
Trust in His wisdom, through the darkest night.

So release your grip, on the reins of fate,
And trust in God’s timing, it’s never too late.
For in His hands, your destiny lies,
In Jesus, find peace, under His skies.
God's perfect timing

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1 Poetry courtesy of Catherine Pulsifer. “Trust God’s Plan”. [online post]. From Short Poems and Quotes, ©Catherine Pulsifer, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, n.d. Web. Accessed January 5, 2025. 

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