He Gets Me

God knows every detail about me, cares deeply, and actively involves Himself in my life. Despite any obstacles, He can act. He knows my thoughts, guides and supports me, and has a plan for my life. Feeling disconnected is natural, but God understands, loves, and never leaves. I am connected to Him always.

Destruction to Promise

As a child, the stories from the Old Testament certainly helped shape my view of God.  Although God is loving and kind, I couldn't help but recall the times where people were punished for their disbelief and because they were not the Israelites.  Reading through Joshua, I had a different thought as I heard about... Continue Reading →

Obedience

There is a song that we used to sing as children about obedience: Obedience is the very best way to show that you believe, doing exactly what the lord commands And doing it faithfully action is the key, do it immediately and joy you will receive obedience is the very best way to show that... Continue Reading →

Divided

For the past sixteen years I have lived unequally yoked.  I see God working, but that total surrender has just not happened.   I became a Christian when I was eight years old.  I didn't start walking in relationship until much later.  In the mean time, I was lukewarm at my worst and a poor... Continue Reading →

If I could write a letter to the past me {#Tuesday@Ten}

I have written letters to the future me, but never to the past me. Dear J.J. First I will just let you know you will outgrow that nickname when your about sixteen. It will take a couple more decades for your family to catch on that you are serious about it.  With that name change... Continue Reading →

If I could change anything {#Tuesday@Ten}

If I could change anything, right now it would have to be a selfish thing and I would say my level of self-control and discipline. Yes, I realize the self-control is a fruit of the Spirit and that I just need to allow it to develop in my life. I also realize that the discipline... Continue Reading →

Stained glass

Transparent beauty fragmented pieces pieced together forming a beautiful picture To draw attention, for enjoyment and inspiration. Broken Life Transparent hurt Glued back together By the blood of the cross Beautiful picture that draws attention to God's trans-formative power Mercy and grace inspiring others and providing hope Broken lives brought together Transparent to each other... Continue Reading →

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