There is a safety that comes from trusting in the Lord. A safety that is not easily shaken. Knowing that not only can He protect you, but knowing that He will protect you - there is safety there. Despite having been in some dangerous situations, I have never feared for my personal safety when with... Continue Reading →
Perfect Peace. That is the only way I can explain the past ten months. I never thought that I would be able to deal with the death of my mother, let alone stand in peace at her side as she passed. My trust has been in God and God alone through this time. When my... Continue Reading →
I wanted to write about the path of righteousness, but my mind has taken me down a different path today The Path of Loss It's a long journey The path is crooked It goes up and down It winds around Taking you down a path You never thought you would go again When you think... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been just traveling along life's merry way, minding your own business, maybe knowing something was a little off, but not making too big of a deal about it. Being in a funk, but not being able to pinpoint anything that is particularly wrong. This season too shall pass you tell yourself. Then... Continue Reading →
Last week in a discussion with family, I was faced with the stark reality of the person I used to be. My mind was flooded with memories, but most details were gone. I realized how much of my life I have truly forgotten, even things I should know. Things I once knew like the back of... Continue Reading →
I shamefully come in tattered, filthy rags, pausing at the door of His presence. I am clothed with how I see myself as I approach a perfect God. As I shyly open the door, I am met by Jesus and covered in His righteousness as I approach. That is how God sees me, clothed in... Continue Reading →
Everything and nothing less My life is Yours Completely Yours Singing this song last night in worship, I realized that I was just singing words. It is not just the good that God wants us to give to Him. He wants everything and nothing less. When I hold back the dark and ugly feelings I... Continue Reading →
This is one of the first scriptures I learned in childhood. I remember getting a book for learning it, a book that I would later read to my children and grandchildren. The truth is, it's one thing to know and memorize a scripture verse and it's another thing to live it. Trust comes hard, even... Continue Reading →
I've been married for seventeen years. This is our second marriage to each other so we have been through a few things. Nicki Koziarz said about acceptance “we can either go through it or grow through it.” I believe that when we go through things, we tend to repeat them until we grow through them. I... Continue Reading →
I've quoted it before Knew it by heart Fresh revelation Simple, yet profound Salvation brings the Spirit The Spirit brings fruit Fruit contains joy Sin taints the fruit Joy fades away Repentance spoken Willingness to obey comes Joy is restored A picture of Love.
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