SCRIPTURE -Now we can come fearlessly right into God’s presence, assured of his glad welcome when we come with Christ and trust in him. Ephesians 3:12 THOUUGHTS ABOUT WHAT SCRIPTURE MEANS - I can approach God with freedom and confidence. APPLICATION TO MY LIFE - As I wrote out this Scripture, I immediately pictured myself... Continue Reading →
Scripture - You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. John 15:16 Thoughts about what the Scripture means - God chose me. I didn't choose Him first. He appointed... Continue Reading →
I have been in a funk the past few days. People notice, and comment. I thought that I would "reset" after Mother's Day. Everyone told me it would be hard. I read every bit of advise from people who have been where I am. I thought I was ready, although I was prepared for it... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
I've been married for seventeen years. This is our second marriage to each other so we have been through a few things. Nicki Koziarz said about acceptance “we can either go through it or grow through it.” I believe that when we go through things, we tend to repeat them until we grow through them. I... Continue Reading →
Last Friday my mother passed away. When we placed her on hospice, I wrote her a note saying things I knew my voice could not relay through cracks and tears. I let her know how much I loved her, the things I admired and respected about her, and promised that I would be okay. I asked... Continue Reading →
There once was a woman, she was smart and independent. She was a hard working servant in her community. She had a pleasant attitude and tried to live right. She was faithful to her spouse and dedicated to her family. Her life for all intentional purposes was good. Then one day she met this Man... Continue Reading →
It's been over two weeks since I wrote in more than my journal. I haven't had the words to write, they are all wrapped up in my thoughts and feelings. I have been trying to process where I am at, in the midst of uncertainty. Last week, I was looking forward to writing on trust. Instead, I... Continue Reading →
As I turned on the television this morning, I was watching a recorded version of Kerry Shook from Sunday. I only got the first ten minutes before I had to leave for work. Really God spoke to be before Pastor Shook really got in to the message. He was using a bridge as an anaology,... Continue Reading →
