This is where I’m headed this week. My emotions have been rollercoaster-ing and I expect that will continue through the weekend. Right now I’m in the “Yay! I can’t wait.” mode . I’d like to stay there and not venture into the “Oh my God, I have to hurry or I’ll miss my flight.” mode, …
He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Psalms 23:3 NLT I was reading through Psalm 23 today and this verse caught my eye. When we are walking with God, not only does He provide all the benefits listed in this psalm, but we bring Him honor by …
At the beginning of the year I wrote about my word for the year, fresh, and my fears stemming from past experience. (Check it out here: Starting Fresh.) Despite my fears, I have taken the opportunities that God brings my way. One of those opportunities is coming up in a week and a half—the Realm …
This past week my husband and I have been working in the yard, planting vegetable seeds, pulling out overgrown flowers, and planting dog friendly flowers. Today my greenhouse will be delivered for my husband to put together. All this has me thinking about the scripture, “You reap what you sow.” This first scripture begins with …
Most people know John 3:16, For God so loved the world…, which had me thinking about what God must feel when His love is unrequited. I was reminded of the story of Hosea and Gomer. Hosea was told to marry a prostitute to illustrate Israel’s unfaithfulness. Gomer chased after her lovers just as Israel chased …
Have you ever had a day when your mind feels dull and you just don’t want to consider anything hard? Today is that day for me. So instead of starting my day writing my blog I finished reading a novel. Still, when I was finished, I truly wanted to write, but was uninspired. So I …
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV …
She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” Genesis 16:13 NIV You are not a second thought or an unknown. You are not less important or unseen. Your worries and concerns are not …
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 NIV This Mother’s Day has me thinking. As a senior in high school, my plans were to marry my boyfriend, build a house on an acre or two, and have two kids, preferably a boy and a …
Where could I go from your Spirit? Where could I run and hide from your face? If I go up to heaven, you’re there! If I go down to the realm of the dead, you’re there too! If I fly with wings into the shining dawn, you’re there! If I fly into the radiant sunset, …
The Far Reaches of Grace 