“But the Lord says, “Do not cling to events of the past or dwell on what happened long ago. Watch for the new thing I am going to do. It is happening already—you can see it now! I will make a road through the wilderness and give you streams of water there.” Isaiah 43:18-19 ... Continue Reading →
“Anyone who is joined to Christ is a new being; the old is gone, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 I admit I struggle with 2 Corinthians 5:17. I was joined to Christ when I was eight years old. I became a new being. The old was gone. It is a beautiful picture... Continue Reading →
I was watching a movie this week, one of the characters said "It's the hardest job you will ever do." He was talking to the mother of his child, encouraging her in one of those rough timesmost parents go through. It's easy to think that when you have nothing to compare it too. As I... Continue Reading →
“When the Lord blesses you with riches, you have nothing to regret.” Proverbs 10:22 I just finished reading Stones of Remembrance A Rock- Hard Faith from Rock-Hard placesby Lois Evans and Jane Rubietta. One of the last chapters highlighted the story of Achsah,the daughter of Caleb, found in Joshua 15. They talked about how... Continue Reading →
Scripture: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 How it applies to my life: It’s funny, maybe a little... Continue Reading →
I sat in silence watching the streets of New Orleans pass by. I was on my way back to the airport via Uber. It was 4 a.m. in the morning, and I was still processing the two weeks prior. My eyes welled with tears as I asked the Lord to help me put into words... Continue Reading →
As I left my house this morning, before the sun came up my thought was “Let the adventures begin.” My husband was taking me to the airport. I was heading to New Orleans to meet a friend as we head to Greece tomorrow. I prayed before we left the house and even as we drove.... Continue Reading →
“You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on our hearts, to be known and read by all. And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.” 2... Continue Reading →
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 I learned this passage in the King James version which mentions reasonable service as the result of presenting your body as a living sacrifice. Reading it in... Continue Reading →
Fully Formed in Love reflects on the trials of her relationship and past transgressions that have impacted her marriage. Her realizations focus on selfishness and inconsideration that led to affairs and even list her divorce filings hurting her partner. After soul-searching, she acknowledges her immaturity, lack of commitment, and the pain she caused. She is thankful for her husband's steadfastness, attributing it to divine love, and resolves to appreciate him more in the future.
