I have been feeling down on myself and lackluster. I want to attribute it to the season, my weight, or my pain flaring every time I try to do something. But, could it be more? The scripture that came to mind was Paul talking about not doing what he wants but what he hates (Romans …
What are you waiting for? We wait for so many things, from waiting for the checker to finish with the person in front of us, to waiting for a solution that will take away our pain. (Man, I really had trouble not listing all the things for which we wait.) The minor things can cause …
Let’s be honest. Even if you don’t start the year with a new year’s resolution, you still feel compelled to do things better. Maybe you want to eat healthier, exercise more, start a new project, or finally finish the one you started years ago. It’s a natural response. The end of one year and the …
To be honest, my first title for this post was going to be Weary, Dreary, and Teary. That pretty much describes me this week. Fortunately for you, I will save you from the recounting of my misery. (For those who don’t know, I’m two weeks post op with a broken wrist.) Instead, I want to …
In my last post I quoted scriptures on how creation reveals God and how the complexity that exists all around us makes it easy to believe in God’s existence. But, if a Christian ever tells you that life will be a bed of roses once you ask Jesus into your heart, they are probably a …
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And I pray that he would unveil within you the unlimited riches of his glory and favor until supernatural strength floods your innermost being with his divine might and explosive power.Ephesians 3:16 (TPT) I need God’s power. When I am depressed, I feel powerless to rise above it. When I am anxious, I feel powerless …
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 …
Over the last week, I have been spiraling down. My thoughts, becoming more negative. I began to question why I am so open about my health and my struggles, posting my life on Facebook and this blog for everyone to see. The answer I gave myself was - I have no friends. Most people would …
If God can clothe the fields and meadows with grass and flowers, can’t he clothe you as well, O struggling one with so many doubts?... So don’t ever be afraid, dearest friends! Your loving Father joyously gives you his kingdom realm with all its promises!Luke 12:28,32 (TPT) I have been living in a time of …
I am going through a difficult and stressful time in my life right now. The ups and downs remind me of being on a merry-go-round. Up and down, and round and round! And as I look to the future, God has not only promised to bless me, but tells me I will still have to …
The Far Reaches of Grace 