But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) The novel I am writing and this series of blog posts, is inspired by this scripture. In my story I’ve named the tree the Spirit Tree. Even though there is …
He heals the wounds of every shattered heart.Psalms 147:3 (TPT) Have you ever experienced a broken heart? What did that feel like? I imagine it affected you not just emotionally, but affected your ability to think and make decisions, and probably caused a knot in the pit of your stomach. Thinking about our hearts this …
Have you heard of grounding? It is also called earthing. The premise is that by walking barefoot in nature, you allow the energy from the earth to flow into your body. The benefits are claimed to include reducing inflammation and pain, decreasing stress and anxiety, and improving sleep and healing. I cannot comment on the …
As new puppy parents, my husband and I have begun to greatly appreciate nap times. Finn and Meg are a constant source of entertainment, cuteness, and cleanups. When they are not napping or peeing, they are biting. Finn loves to be in my lap and have me scratch behind his ears, but he can’t sit …
Finn Meg I’ve been reading a devotional on health. Today he wrote about different spheres of health, beginning with mind, body, and spirit, but including a few more. The point being that we need health in all areas of our life. Cue the cuteness. Meet Finn and Meg. Two Aussiedoodles we picked out yesterday to …
You may recognize this photo. I had this made into a canvas print a few months back and have shared it twice on my blog. It hangs on my living room wall reminding me to give thanks to God each day. It has worked for me! Each night before I go to sleep I ask …
I got to thinking about those lightbulb, aha moments when we proclaim, “I learned something new today.” When someone shows us a new way of doing something, or reveals a little known fact, or we discover something that blows our mind. There is an excitement to revelation and an innate sense of victory when we …
This is why I wait upon you, expecting your breakthrough, for your Word brings me hope.Psalm 130:5 (TPT) The definition of anticipation draws in not just expectation and hope, but a feeling of what it is like when our hope is fulfilled. While looking for a picture for this post, I found pictures of children …
So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.Luke 11:13 (NLT) I went to my two-year-old grandson’s birthday party yesterday. I love him and wanted him to love the gifts I gave him. Isn’t …
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.Psalm 91:1,4 (NLT) Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude …
The Far Reaches of Grace 