As you start your day, I just want to remind you of just how blessed and loved you are. Ephesians1:3-8 holds many truths. I would encourage you to explore for yourself. Among them: God has blessed you with every good thing because you are saved and you belong to Jesus. He chose you to be... Continue Reading →
Captured by the Beauty
My body has been back to work for a few weeks, by my heart is still vacationing. I realize it has been much too long since I just relaxed and allowed myself to just be. As we were making the drive back to Arkansas from North Carolina, I would close my eyes and try to... Continue Reading →
Moving into Trust
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 →
Commands from Eden
It was the first command to people in the Bible. It is times as Christians that we stand bearing the fruit of the Spirit, multiplying God's seed that we have been given, filling the earth with His glory, and subduing the voice and actions of the enemy.
Intentional in the Small Things
The tables filling the room were already set. To anyone walking in to eat, things were prepared. A folded napkin, knife and fork, and a small appetizer plate placed at each setting. Yet he took notice of the tiny imperfection in the folding of the napkin. He carefully removed the silverware and straightened the napkin... Continue Reading →
Beauty in the imperfections
I recently heard Lysa TerKeurst say "Not everyone can relate to victory and success. But people connect with hardship and struggle. They can relate to vulnerability. " I think we want to connect with people in success, as that is where we want to go. We are disillusioned that those we admire found success without any struggle. They share the... Continue Reading →
Go Deeper
I stood at the shoreline letting the waves splash against my bare ankles. I was surprised when my calves were immersed in the salty water and the thick jean material clung to my skin. I hate very few things, but I truly hate the feeling of wet pants on my skin. But I couldn't turn and... Continue Reading →
Whole
Sunday, standing in praise and worship I heard God whisper "You are whole." It wasn't audible, but it was clear. I admit with all that I have been going through, that was the last thing I expected to hear this week. Although I have felt at peace, in the back of my mind, my worry... Continue Reading →
Defeating the foe
With God's help we will do mighty things, for He will trample down our foes. Psalms 60:12 It's easy to overlook scriptures like Psalms 60:12, because in the natural I don't feel like I really have any enemies. This morning reading this, I thought about the enemies that we face in the supernatural. For we... Continue Reading →
Obedience after the “No”
Two days later Jesus’ mother was a guest at a wedding in the village of Cana in Galilee, and Jesus and his disciples were invited too. The wine supply ran out during the festivities, and Jesus’ mother came to him with the problem. “I can’t help you now,” he said. “It isn’t yet my time for... Continue Reading →
