Author Archives: kkhodge

John 3: 3-8 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no oneContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: BORN AGAIN”

Mark 2:1-5 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. Since they couldContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: FAITH IN ACTION”

Mark 4:35-41 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it wasContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: STORMS”

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. TakeContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: HELP! I’M TOO BUSY!”

Psalm 139:1-10 You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, LORD, know it completely. You hem me in behindContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: COMFORTABLE PLACE TO BE”

Luke 10:30-37 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on theContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: OH, MERCY!”

Psalm 29:11 The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. Isaiah 54:17 no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons we fight with are not theContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: MY WEAPON”

Psalm 34:11-14 Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn from evil and do good; and  seek peace and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and hisContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: GROWING IN CHRIST”

This is another excerpt from my book, Inspirations from the Funny Farm. I spent this weekend making jelly and memories with my sweet husband. When doing so, I am always reminded of my grandmothers. Normally, we would kick off the annual county fair late this month or early next month, but because of the pandemicContinue reading “Give Me a Word, Lord: Grandma”