By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. 1 John 3:19-20 (ESV). My breathing was shallow, my hands shaky, and my conscience full of shame. Even though it was a cold February day, I was sweating pro[...]
“FOR I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. ” Romans 1:16 (NIV). I love how God places scriptures in our hearts. Sometimes for the moment and sometimes to be released when He knows you need to remember. I recall[...]
'I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. Do not be like the horse/mule, which have no understanding, which must be harnessed with bit & bridle, else they will not come near you.' Psalm 32:8-9 NKJV Do you ever feel like you've made a wrong choice, said the wrong thing, or di[...]
"You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot. Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With long life I will[...]
We live in this odd tension of ever-changing rhythms, rediscovered purposes, and many emotions. The good news is God's view of us remains the same, and we are His beloved children. We must remind ourselves of this truth and treat God's creation (you) with the same love He has for you! Here are a few things to remember. Be kind[...]
It's January, and I have no desire to put away my Christmas decorations. However, my tree seems to have different ideas. The strands of lights on this 5-year-old, pre-lit beauty have been blowing one by one (beginning on Christmas Eve!) like candles on a birthday cake. There's only one working set left—the set I bought on the[...]
“I will bring him near, and he will come close to me - for who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?’ declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 30:21b (NIV). As human beings, we tend to go astray and seek out something other than God. In the Garden of Eden, we sought knowledge of a forbidden fruit. In the wilderness, we sou[...]
"At that time, Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, 'Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.'" Matthew 12: 1-2 ESV In old times, the heads of grain on the[...]
We live in this odd tension of ever-changing rhythms, rediscovered purposes, and many emotions. The good news is God's view of us remains the same, and we are His beloved children. We must remind ourselves of this truth and treat God's creation (you) with the same love He has for you! Here are a few things to remember. Be kind[...]
The Lord places us in situations, and at times, these are not comfortable. We are delusional if we think grassy meadows and buttercups will also surround us. Or, for this coming season, a hot chocolate, a warm fire and soothing music. As we all know, there are many challenges and stumbling blocks in our path, and one challenging[...]