Oh my goodness! This week’s posts on direction are intense. Who knew how many scriptures would apply? If you think I will be able to fathom the depths of this topic in five days, you would be misguided. Even so, I hope you will gain some perspective on the subject and hopefully feel some confidence …
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Direction: Day 2
Yesterday, we looked into what can happen when God has a destination, or a “promised land” in mind for us, and how our fear can cause us to wander around when it was right there at our fingertips. Today, let’s look at some scriptures that will build our trust, remembering that trust in God will …
Direction: Day 1
Have you ever prayed for direction? And having prayed, did you wonder how God would answer? Did you hope he would literally give you a sign to point you in the right direction? I am so excited this week to do something different. Together, we will take a look at how God leads us, searching …
That’s Not Niche: Freedom vs. Focus
I have been attending a virtual writer’s retreat the past couple of days. Such amazing speakers with great insights. The thing I’m butting my head against, is the conflict of the different schools of thought. One speaker will tout the benefit of narrowing in on your target reader and another will say write what inspires …
The Story of Me (Part Two)
Last week I explored five aspects of our identity according to scripture. Here is a recap: God created me in his image. Genesis 1:26-27God knew me before I was born. Jeremiah 1:5aGod wrote a book about me. Psalm 139:1-3,16God’s works are wonderful, that includes me. Psalm 139:14God delights in me. Zephaniah 3:17 I’m still in …
The Story of Me
I have been inspired this week by all the little nudges from the Holy Spirit through various means—newsletters, songs, scriptures, devotionals, etcetera—to take a look at ME. (Or you.) To allow his words to sink-in deeply. Shall we dive in? 1) GOD CREATED ME IN HIS IMAGE. I’m sure you know the scripture, but you …
Hold On To Hope
My concept of the post I was going to write was different than what I will write today. My title for this post came to me last Friday. I started looking up scripture references on hope, but I wasn’t getting the clear picture. It wasn’t until this morning when I had a Zoom call with …
Persevere
Last week I shared the scripture I will be adopting as my theme for 2021, stating I wasn’t sure what one word would be the focus for me. Sunday, as I sat in church, the word became clear to me. To tell you the truth, I wanted to reject it and pick another word. The …
Press On
Every year in December I spend time considering the new year and what the Lord is speaking to me. This practice of having a one-word focus and a scripture to support it, has blessed me for the past few years. My words have been: rest, trust, and light. This year’s word, light, seemed so much …
October-Fast
Last week I posted in a side note, about paying attention to what the Holy Spirit might be planting in your thoughts. Well, he also prompted the idea of October-Fast twice into my thoughts before I decided I should mull it over. Here's what I came up with: Set-September: Set some goals, set on a …
The Far Reaches of Grace 