What do you think of when you hear the word peace? My mind automatically goes to a spa-like atmosphere and a massage, or cuddling up with a cozy blanket, a cup of tea and a warm fire. Just thinking about those things automatically relaxes my shoulders as I exhale. But this time of year, moments …
Are you feeling it yet? The pressure of the new year? I was falling into thoughts of guilt this morning. Guilt if I sat down and played my games on my iPad. Guilt if I didn’t start working on my goals. Guilt for wanting to read instead of doing laundry. I believe these guilty feelings …
Okay. Fair warning. I have lots to cover. What came to mind, as God instilled these words in my head, was a psalm and a song it had inspired. The psalm: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take …
There is no fear in love [dread does not exist]. But perfect (complete, full-grown) love drives out fear, because fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is afraid [of God’s judgment] is not perfected in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love].1 John 4:18 (AMP) There is …
I want to preface this poem with the fact that I've been having a struggle with some wintertime depression and I just needed to write something to help shift my focus. I didn't worry over this being perfect, but it represents me well. Thankful If I were thankful Instead of down I'd wear a smile …
I get tripped up rushing forward, Or curled up in hesitation. I want to flow upon the waters Or spread my wings in exhilaration! Yet whether I walk, run or fall, Whether I excel or have nothing to show, God never turns away, or scoffs at me, No, He is right here helping me to …
The Far Reaches of Grace 