“It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe.” Proverbs 29:25 Lately I have been second guessing everything I consider to be true of myself. I shared yesterday that although I consider myself content, in a recent study I recognized areas of discontentment.... Continue Reading →
“So then, my dear friends, stand firm and steady. Keep busy always in your work for the Lord, since you know that nothing you do in the Lord's service is ever useless.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 I like to be busy when I work. Too muchdown time and I quickly get bored andrestless, two things that... Continue Reading →
“My friends, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way, for you know that when your faith succeeds in facing such trials, the result is the ability to endure.”James 1:2-3 This scripture has came up a lot in the past few days in different devotions and readings Ihave been in. When... Continue Reading →
“Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide... Continue Reading →
“Try to be at peace with everyone, and try to live a holy life, because no one will see the Lord without it.” Hebrews 12:14 Peace, it is so easy to loose when you are around people. It can be tempting to let other people’s actions impact our internal peace. We don’t have control... Continue Reading →
“Remind me each morning of your constant love, for I put my trust in you. My prayers go up to you; show me the way I should go.”Psalm 143:8 I am so grateful that I can trust God’s love is constant, because sometimes I am not a very lovable person. I have a shirt... Continue Reading →
“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 →
Restoring Voice 