As I prepared for Mother’s Day—church and lunch with my son—I thought about what I should wear and whether or not to wear makeup, knowing eventually there would be a picture taken of me. This reminded me of the lengths of preparation for last weekend’s competition stage and my ongoing belief that I am not …
I was thinking about the saying, “an audience of one” the other day, as it pertains to my mindset for writing my novel. I questioned if that was a biblical concept. Did God only want me to write to please Him or did he have a greater intention? Here are my thoughts. First, what scripture …
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 …
You will be like a beautiful crown [crown of majesty/glory] in the Lord’s hand, like a king’s crown [royal diadem] in your God’s hand.Isaiah 62:3 (EXB) You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but …
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.Isaiah 60:1 (ESV) I wasn’t created to sit in darkness. My purpose is to reflect the glory of the Lord. To shine. To sparkle. Lord,If you see me down in the dumps,Call me to arise.Remind me of who you …
So we aren’t depressed. But even if our bodies are breaking down on the outside, the person that we are on the inside is being renewed every day. Our temporary minor problems are producing an eternal stockpile of glory for us that is beyond all comparison. We don’t focus on the things that can be …
I picked this picture (above) and this scripture (below) to represent me in this moment. I don’t ever want to misrepresent myself or my struggles. I am a rollercoaster type. One minute full of excitement, enthusiasm, and inspiration, and the next minute full of doubt, despair, and depression. I absolutely love the top of the …
The Far Reaches of Grace 