One morning last week, I was sat with my coffee in one hand and pen in the other, my journal and Bible and Bible study workbook in front of me. I read the question again: “Is there anything God has asked you to do that you’ve said ‘no’ to? Anything you’re holding back that you […]
Because I have walked through the valley of the shadow of death – because I have suffered loss and grief and pain — I don’t ever forget how trite the words can sound. But I can’t let that keep me from speaking the Truth. Because even though I haven’t always been in a place where […]
“The unthankful heart discovers no mercies… but the thankful heart… will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!” ~ Henry Ward Beecher It’s been a hard year. I don’t think there’s any way around that. There have been so many horrific things happening in the world around us. So many crises and epidemics. Tragedy. Abuse. […]
“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17 NLT Revisiting one of my favorite romances — and the Divine Romance — this […]
One of the things I love most about Jesus is His tender mercy. The older I get — it seems — the more aware of it I am. The more I sense His kindness, His compassion, His love toward me. It’s mostly in the little things. Those times when I’m really struggling to stay on […]
