Writings on Faith, Hope, Restoration, Growth & Other Musings
“When they saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. “It's a ghost!” they said, and screamed with fear. Jesus spoke to them at once. “Courage!” he said. “It is I. Don't be afraid!” Then Peter spoke up. “Lord, if it is really you, order me to come out on the water to you.”... Continue Reading →
“The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while.” 1 Peter 5:10 Suffering. It happens daily around the world, and yet most of us pray that we would be saved from suffering. We pray... Continue Reading →
“Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, can say to him, “You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust.””Psalm 91:1-2 It is a natural response when we feel attacked to want to defend ourselves. We feel like we have to... Continue Reading →
“Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established.” Proverbs 16:3 I have often went through life asking God to commit to my plans. As someone who generally likes schedule, structure and control, I admit waiting on God’s plans and timing often get in my way. Although hard to admit, I... Continue Reading →
“The thief comes only in order to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come in order that you might have life—life in all its fullness.” John 10:10 Have you ever really thought about the things that we allow in our lives? How we allow things to steal our joy? How we let other’s agendas and... Continue Reading →
“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 often I try to hide, and then I realize You are already there. You are ahead of me. I run, but You are again Already there. You don’t follow me; I’m running to You Even when I’m trying to get away. You know me better Than I even know myself You love me more... 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 →
There are times in my life where I have looked for God everywhere, and then when I pause I find Him right where I am at. Today as my pastor was sharing a message entitled He is Powerful, he shared about many examples where Jesus moved in power based on the faith of the person... Continue Reading →
“So do not worry about tomorrow; it will have enough worries of its own. There is no need to add to the troubles each day brings.” Matthew 6:34 I often find myself struggling between planning for the future and reminding myself to live in the moment. I have never been a person who worries... Continue Reading →
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