Yvonne Kays, Author at Bible Advocate Advocating the Bible, representing the Church, and glorifying the God of grace and truth Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:27:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://baonline.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/05/cropped-file-32x32.jpg Yvonne Kays, Author at Bible Advocate 32 32 Undaunted https://baonline.org/undaunted/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:03:08 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=36035

Hiker on a mountain trail surrounded by lush greenery and misty peaks, creating a serene and adventurous landscape.

The road led       up, up, up. The path,       dark and rocky. Surely this is not      the way. Fear not for      I am with you. Be determined,      confident. Humbly listen      and obey. Put your hand      in Mine. My purposes      I will perform. Trust, and do not     sway.  Be undaunted;    light will come. Enough for each    new […]

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]]> Remembering What God Has Done https://baonline.org/remembering-what-god-has-done/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:41:08 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=31250
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Basket of engraved gratitude stones with motivational words and Bible verses, inspiring reflection and mindfulness.

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He has caused his wonders to be remembered (Psalm 111:4, NIV). When we are going through hard times, dark times, the Lord tells us to remember — that nothing is impossible with Him and that He is with us. Comfort can come if we recall times in the past when He has come to our […]

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]]> Autumn Beauty https://baonline.org/autumn-beauty/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:05:56 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=28851

Autumn trees with vibrant foliage reflecting on a calm lake, under a clear blue sky.

Autumn Beauty   Dawn hides and hesitates. Evening light quickly fades   As autumn descends upon The high desert.   Zucchini and tomatoes cling to vines,   Though fronds brown and curl. Vibrant yellow rabbitbrush fades to feathery fluff As blustery winds the tiny parachute-seeds unfurl.   Patches of brilliant orange-red leaves Flame against dark evergreens. Golden […]

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]]> When Did the King Come In? https://baonline.org/when-did-the-king-come-in/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 06:00:33 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=28429

Close-up of green palm leaves showcasing natural symmetry and vibrant textures.

“Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again” (John 3:3, NIV). “Please be prepared to share a brief testimony next week about how you came to know the Lord.” Our Bible study leader looked around our small circle of women and smiled. “I’m sure we’ll […]

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]]> Following God’s Dream https://baonline.org/following-gods-dream/ Fri, 25 Sep 2020 06:00:50 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=26209

Vintage suitcase with books and a scarf on grass, symbolizing travel and relaxation.

“I don’t know exactly what I want to do,” Tricia said to her friend and prayer partner, Susan. “I’ve been just a mom and housewife, but now that the kids are out of the house, I feel I’m supposed to run a business that will honor the Lord and reach out into our community.” “Let’s […]

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]]> Peace https://baonline.org/peace/ Wed, 01 Jul 2020 22:36:17 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=25842
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Sun rays breaking through clouds over a scenic mountain landscape with a grassy field in the foreground.

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Peace Where is the peace the angels proclaimed? The earth still swirls with sin and pain. Only humble hearts swept clean Contain the Holy Gift. Believe, trust, bow low. Wise men still seek Him to know. Our true Peace.   “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. . . . Do not […]

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]]> Metamorphosis https://baonline.org/metamorphosis/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:58:56 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=25012

Close-up of a spiky caterpillar on a branch, illuminated dramatically against a dark background.Fuzzy, wuzzy, wooly, Inching along the brown bumpy branch. Never knowing now the Promise Of soaring, sailing, shimmering In the coming Dance.   Bumbling, bleary, blinded Stumbling we go Through life’s weary winding ways Till the Promise we know Of beauty, bliss, brilliant life unending, Awaiting our metamorphosis.

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]]> Great Expectations https://baonline.org/great-expectations/ Tue, 01 Jan 2019 14:38:48 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=24220

Mountain path with rocky steps and lush greenery under a cloudy sky, ideal for adventure and nature travel themes.Great expectations delight our Most High God, Mysterious, unexpected are His ways. Though our cherished plans go awry,  His good purposes will prevail. Joshua declared — sun stood still.  March, shout — walls fell flat. What visions, what dreams throb within? Jesus said ask — mountains will move. Great Expectations  Soar on wings of faith […]

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]]> Promise of a New Thing https://baonline.org/promise-new-thing/ Thu, 20 Dec 2018 23:58:16 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=5013

flowerTrusting God through life’s sad endings and new beginnings.

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]]> Selah https://baonline.org/selah/ Thu, 01 Mar 2018 17:49:10 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=24315

Tree-lined path in a sunlit forest with tall trees, creating a serene nature scene perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.  The message came. Come away to a desert place and rest awhile. The way opened. I left my work in the valley to tread the sandy soil amid the junipers,  To listen to the whispers in the sage. Stop. Be still. Know that I am God. Pause. Ponder. Praise. Dream My dreams. And I […]

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]]> Transformation https://baonline.org/transformation/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 23:58:10 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=3979

Succulent plant growing on volcanic rocks, symbolizing resilience and survival in harsh lava landscape.Surreal moon-like landscape surrounded me — glossy black rivers of rock, ripples frozen in time with chunks of porous a’a lava thrown about abstractly. In the distance, smoke billowed into the sky above the ridge ahead as fresh lava flowed from the Kilauea volcano. Destroying and creating, new earth poured out of the molten center […]

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]]> Hope of New Fruit https://baonline.org/hope-of-new-fruit/ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:58:42 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=3302

Ripe purple grapes hanging on a vineyard vine with green leaves in a sunny field setting.“I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).   I trudged up the winding path to the cliffs on a beautiful October morning. The storm clouds had lifted, and clear skies with a […]

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