I went to bed really late last night and tossed and turned beginning at 4:30 this morning (when my husband wakes up). I was determined to sleep in though because as you know, I’m on vacation. Finally, around 7, I conceded to get out of bed. Before I did though, God placed on my heart …
As much thought as I put into January 1st of each year, and as quickly as all of those thoughts fly out the window by the middle of the month, God reminds me that He is all I need. He is always present, never changing. Bible Verse of the Day But this I call to …
I read through all (or at least most) of my New Years’ posts from 2013 to 2020 and I think the one from 2013, A New Year’s Revolution, is what I want to strive for this year and every year (slightly modified from my original list). Here are my “Rules to Live By.” Do what …
Last evening I went to my friend’s dad’s viewing. I couldn’t think of anything to say, so today I want to share Bible verses for the grieving to help others in a similar environment. When I saw her next to her mom who was next to the casket, it just all seemed so surreal. My …
Every year I probably go back to this theme of “new beginnings” or “starting over” just because that’s what I associate with the New Year. It’s just a point in time where it naturally warrants a chance to begin again, to put the past in the past, live for today, and look forward to the …
Pray without ceasing,1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV Please join me this week in praying for everyone who is hurting this Christmas season. May our prayers and words bear fruit in the lives of those who need the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for …
And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Luke 11:9 ESV Please join me this week in praying for everyone who is hurting this Christmas season. May our prayers and words bear fruit in the lives of those …
The Book: Tamar Rediscovering the God Who Redeems Me by Shadia Hrichi Book Description from the back cover: If God can choose the Canaanite Tamar to continue the line through which Christ would come, can anything keep Him from weaving your story into His redemptive plan? Tamar, daughter-in-law of Judah, is the first woman listed …
I kind of feel like prayer is my “thing,” you know? It’s what I’m called to do, something I’m passionate about, yet praying out loud, in front of people makes me incredibly anxious. I trip over my words, or worse, can’t find my words. It seems messy. I listen to others pray out loud and …
