Sitting at the claim watching my husband prospect, I was again looking for what lesson God wanted to show me. I am always reminded of the scriptures that talk of searching for treasure when we are at one of the claims. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34 For it is... Continue Reading →
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. I Corinthians 13:1 I spent much of the early years of my life, and early years of my marriage as a clanging cymbal or a noisy gong. I have always been... Continue Reading →
“If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons.” Hebrews 12:8 My daughter was sharing with me about a trip she went on recently with several other mothers and their children. She talked about the struggle as each of the ladies parented differently. It... Continue Reading →
Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. Proverbs 31:25 She laughs, that speaks of the joy of the Lord. When I am walking in His strength regardless what I face, He will help me face the future with laughter and a smile. Dignity, regardless of what happens knowing I'm... Continue Reading →
For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him,having the... Continue Reading →
Song of Solomon 4:7, encourages acceptance of brokenness and finding beauty within it. Reflecting on Kintsugi art, the writer sees God infusing gold into their brokenness. Despite self-perceived flaws, God sees them as altogether beautiful. The prayer is to embrace this view and build relationships within the church.
“For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 If I stop and really try to rationalize the cross, it makes no sense. It seems absurd - one man reconciling all men back to God. Jesus... Continue Reading →
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves." Matthew 10:16 This passage stuck out to me because of the sheep, serpents and doves. Sheep are followers of the master. Serpents are an emblem of wisdom and doves are innocent. Jesus sends us out... Continue Reading →
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” Romans 10:17 I read some more recently about how modern churches tend to pick out a few scriptures and develop a message around them. But also how the foundation of Christianity full chapters of books would be read aloud in ministry to the... Continue Reading →
“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Scripture teaches, convicts, restores to right state with God, and instructs us to increase virtue and righteousness. These tasks... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 