Have you ever had a scripture download in the middle of an unrelated sermon because God was speaking to you about your concerns? That’s what happened to me. It wasn’t because I wasn’t paying attention to the message being preached, but because I’m going in for surgery this week and my emotions are all over …
I feel like there should be a warning at the beginning of this post, because I have so many threads running through my head—things God has been showing me—that I may come off a little scattered or disjointed. I have made some big decisions recently which I thought would help my mental state. But instead …
You’ve guessed it. I’m feeling the pressure today. Why? I’m guessing it’s because I’m a dreamer. I love to imagine all the things I could do and I add things every time something sparks my interest. Marketing gurus target people like me with enticing offers to get me to sign up now. I think someone …
Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love.Ephesians 1:4 MSG This was the main scripture in Sunday’s sermon. I had to write it down, because I wanted to further explore this truth. …
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV I don’t know about you, but I can’t read that scripture without singing the words. This blog post was birthed from a Bible plan author, who wrote how she …
What do you think of when you hear the word peace? My mind automatically goes to a spa-like atmosphere and a massage, or cuddling up with a cozy blanket, a cup of tea and a warm fire. Just thinking about those things automatically relaxes my shoulders as I exhale. But this time of year, moments …
Last week I posted about my word for 2025, More. Today I want to continue our conversation. As I contemplated what “more” will look like, I realized my interpretation may not be what God has in mind. My immediate thought went to getting my novel published, which in my imagination would give me permission to …
I’ve been wanting to share my new word for the year since October, but that seemed too early. The anticipation has been building ever since and I’m more convinced that it is the right word. This is where I would have the big reveal, but you’ve already guessed it’s “more” since that’s the title of …
For now we see but a faint reflection of riddles and mysteries as though reflected in a mirror, but one day we will see face-to-face. My understanding is incomplete now, but one day I will understand everything, just as everything about me has been fully understood. Until then, there are three things that remain: faith, …
If you’re new here, let me bring you up to speed. In my blog I cover topics that affect me. So let me introduce myself: I am first and foremost a Christian. I love God, I’m saved by grace, covered by the blood of Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, go to church, and read …
The Far Reaches of Grace 