The Living Stone and a Chosen People

by Sharon MadisonSharon's Devotionals February 24, 2015May 17, 2015No Comments

You, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house. I Peter 2: 5 We live on a quiet country road about 11 miles from the bustling city of Lexington, KY. In 1775, Joseph Drake (a descendent of Sir Francis Drake) built a home, tavern and stagecoach stop where our home …

Defeat Discouragement

by Sharon MadisonKeith's Devotionals February 22, 2015May 17, 2015No Comments

“Defeat should never be a source of discouragement, but rather a fresh stimulus.” Robert South Feeling discouraged? Do you have the blues? Losing streaks, slumps, bad investments, a job loss or even the weather can bring us down. Here’s an idea…do something good for someone else today; write a note to an elderly friend, thank …