For the past two years as the New year has begun, I have turned my focus to one word I feel led to focus on during the year. The first year was about Letting Go. I spent the year processing emotions that I didn't even know I had from events I didn't even remember. It... 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.
Sunday my pastor shared from a traditional passage of the Christmas story, Luke 1:26-38. It was a powerful message about the miracle of Christmas. The miracle that began nine months before the miracle in the manger. It was a reminder that God is still a God of miracles. As he wrapped things up, he talked... Continue Reading →
For the past three weeks I have been going back and forth with God regarding the issue of disobedience. There is a particular area in my life where I want to see change, but my valiant efforts have failed. I seem to go around this mountain over and over again. I am tired of going... Continue Reading →
I have been reading a Book The Secrets of the Vine by Bruce Wilkinson as part of the journey. There were parts of the book that so speak to where I am now. It is centered around John 15. It provided on some fresh perspective, and then it got a little personal. I was taken... Continue Reading →
Growing weary in the search For what the future holds Content in what I have But dissatisfied Knowing there is more. Searching day and night Wondering what the next step will be not seeing anything except the ground beneath. My desire changes My strength renewed As I realize that my search I never gave up... Continue Reading →
At our Beauty for Ashes group, the song My Soul Longs for You by Jesus Culture was played during worship. There is a portion of the song that says: I believe you will come like the rain You'll come like the rain So let it rain, Let it rain I love the rain, in the... Continue Reading →
We must stay disciplined in our witness. The world is seeking happiness. The Lord gives us joy. They see our rejoicing and are attracted to the Spirit of the Lord within us. We have to consider this in our actions because the Lord is coming soon. We need to let everyone see joy within our... Continue Reading →
My 10-year-old niece is training to do a 5K. Her running schedule is dependent upon the adults in her life. She took a four-day break this past weekend where she just "ran around" with her friend throughout the day. Her race is Halloween, so it was really important that she stay on the schedule that had been set... Continue Reading →
Lately I seem to hear a lot more of "So and so said" or talk about a specific preacher, author, or person and the insight that they share. The statements are made all the time, and I know that I have done the same. Sharing something that we have heard or read recently, a fresh... Continue Reading →
