Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3 It is a new year, so of course I start it committing my plans to God. Scripture says it is my works that I commit. Then he will establish the plans. Do the work and he establishes the plan. When I think about... Continue Reading →
The next step
“The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 I keep thinking the hike will be easier. Today felt brutal., even though it is the same path I’ve been taking. Maybe it was the cool air as the sun was already beginning to set. My only goal is... Continue Reading →
The Highlight Reels of Hidden Testimony
“Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.” Luke 6:16 “As a result of this many of His disciples withdrew and were not walking with Him anymore. So Jesus said to the twelve, “You do not want to go away also, do you?” Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom... Continue Reading →
His Instructions
Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge. Proverbs 23:12 I'm two weeks into a coaching program to help me live healthier. This program has a God focus, which is the piece up to this point I have been missing in my failed attempts to be healthy and treat my body as... Continue Reading →
In the Way You Should Go
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” Psalms 32:8 From an early age, I was instructed and taught the Word of God. I knew right from wrong, and for a long time, I chose right. I wanted my... Continue Reading →
Laying aside Falsehood
“Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.” Ephesians 4:25 I value honesty. There was a time in my life where I was anything but honest. As an adolescent I could spend the best tale. I’m not sure I was honest about... Continue Reading →
Processed Piles
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 →
Clanging Cymbal
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 →
Beautifully Broken
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.
Managing Well
“He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church?” 1 Timothy 3:4-5 This is one of those passages is easy to skip over because it refers to official leaders in the... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 