Scripture - But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, in your hearts, so that you don’t need anyone to teach you what is right. For he teaches you all things, and he is the Truth, and no liar; and so, just as he has said, you must live in Christ,... Continue Reading →
Old Things
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 →
Holy and One
Scripture - We who have been made holy by Jesus, now have the same Father he has. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call us his brothers. Hebrews 2:11 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - Because I am holy and am one with Jesus, He is not ashamed to call me sister.... Continue Reading →
Helping without hurting
There has been a lot written lately about when helping hurts. There are so many people who want to meet the needs of others. They are well-meaning, but they don’t realize that there are times when our desire to help hurts the other person. As a social worker, I have seen this first hand many times, and... Continue Reading →
Everything and Nothing Less
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 →
Cheer {FMFParty}
People tell me that I exude confidence. The truth is, I am assertive and people often mistake that for confidence. I don't take everything people say to heart, but I process it. I decide if there is any truth to all comments and criticism. I weigh if there is something I need to let God work on... Continue Reading →
You are blessed
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.
