“When peace like a river, attendeth my way. When sorrows like sea billows roll”1 Times of being in a valley are not the ones that we readily and openly share. When we get the promotion, the job, the speaking engagement, whenever the good thing happens, most of us are quick to share and have toContinue reading “Very Present Help”
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Because HE loves
We love because He first loved us. Yes, we do but what does that mean? We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19, ESV This statement is a reminder that our love is an obedience to God – to love God means to obey Him. 1 John talks about this sincere, perfected, noContinue reading “Because HE loves”
Everything is Red?
“Daddy, you’re red!” My daughter said this to me one day. Confused, I turned around to find her looking at me while holding a red balloon up to her face. She exclaimed, “you’re red, everything is red!” looking around the room. Obviously, everything in the world did not receive a red tint in those moments,Continue reading “Everything is Red?”
God is our Refuge
Depleted. Crushing weight. Fearful. Had enough of it all. The highest highs and the lowest lows. These were all used in conversations I had this past week with some of the dearest people I know. Some statements were specific to circumstances, some were an overall feeling. I sat in these feelings with my loved ones,Continue reading “God is our Refuge”
Forgiving Others
During my devotional time this week I came across this quote: “There is such a big difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. It takes two to reconcile, so it is not always possible to be reconciled. But it only takes one to forgive.” Phillip Graham Ryken Such a powerful statement! Have you ever been wronged andContinue reading “Forgiving Others”
A prayer for a weary soul
Oh Lord my God, I am weary. And Heavenly Father, I must confess my first response was not to seek You. I cried, tensed up and sighed in my own weakness. But now Lord, I am releasing these tears unto You. With each sigh, I remember that You are each breath of my life (IsaiahContinue reading “A prayer for a weary soul”
Peace and Joy
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon[d] his shoulder, and his name shall be called[e] Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6, ESV May God bless and keep you today. Whether your celebration is personal or with a large group, I pray that God’s peace willContinue reading “Peace and Joy”
In the middle of it all
Me: There are countless times when I don’t know if I’m coming or going. I get pulled in so many different directions, I can be easily distracted or brought into the middle of all of these trying situations. The Bible: 2Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!Continue reading “In the middle of it all”
My words and actions
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14, ESV As we quickly approach the time for setting new resolutions, we are also in the time of deep reflection. How can we end this year pursuing pleasing words and actions? The Holy BibleContinue reading “My words and actions”
Anger & Kindness, in Christ
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back proverbs 29:11. ESV The wisdom of the book of Proverbs is timeless, relevant and can be so convicting. A paraphrase of Proverbs 29:11, KJV, says a foolish person utters every word but a wise man keeps it in, untilContinue reading “Anger & Kindness, in Christ”
Affirmed in Christ 