Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, Luke 24:45 I love reading the word of God. Each time I feel like I get a fresh revelation, a gentle reminder of something I'm not yet doing, or something I am not fully walking and living in. I want the Lord to open my mind to... Continue Reading →
Wide Open Spaces
“Wide open spaces” These three words woke with me this morning. I thought about the scenery I have taken in during drives with my husband since moving to New Mexico. Wide open spaces. No people around. No noise. Nothing but land and sky as far as the eye can see. I thought about the old... Continue Reading →
Holy Spirit
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. John 20:21-22 I have read this passage before and completely missed that Jesus spoke peace. Then he sent them as the father... Continue Reading →
His Love
In Psalms 86:5, it is expressed that God is good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon Him. His love is eternal, unwavering, and available to all. To love like God, we must forgive like God, and let His love flow through us to others, pointing them to His unfailing love.
Purpose over Plans
Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the work that was stand. I am a planner. Not a down to the minute, or even the hourly planner, but I usually have a list of things I want to accomplish throughout the day or sometimes... Continue Reading →
Discern, Heed, Obey
Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment changed by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I feel like I can usually discern when someone is genuine versus telling me what they think I want... Continue Reading →
Welcoming those from the other side of the table
Romans 5:7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. We live in a world divided right now. Everything seems to be right-wing or left-wing. It’s all about what you are for, or what you are against. People want everyone to join a side. If you’re not on their... Continue Reading →
The Unseen Importance
as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. 2 Corinthian 4:18 Prayers. Faith. Salvation. Forgiveness. Mercy. Grace. Agape Love. These are all things that have an eternal impact, but that... Continue Reading →
Harvest
Galatians 6:9 and let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. When I think of reaping, I think of harvest. Some plants grow and bear fruit in as little as 1 1/2 months other plants take 7 to 8 years from planting... Continue Reading →
Unblemished
“As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 