
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 When you choose to place God in control of your life, He covers you. His power, love, and grace flow into you when you … Continue reading
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 When you choose to place God in control of your life, He covers you. His power, love, and grace flow into you when you … Continue reading
The demon in charge, whose name escapes me, is upset. He’s a champion for the dark side. Here is his rant. I am discouraged. First the overturn of Roe vs Wade. Good grief, it was so utterly easy deceiving Americans … Continue reading
I’m so excited. We have a garden! Ever plant one? I’ve always loved planting flowers, but I’m talking food. Growing your own food. Like actually growing literal food. We grew some tomatoes and jalapeño peppers last year. While that was … Continue reading
Who is the man who fears the Lord? Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose. Psalm 25:12 Christianity is really very simple. We are nothing without God. Less than nothing. Sinful, destined to live forever apart … Continue reading
Life is really all about perspective. Right? When life bites you, all you want is a small break. Any relief, really. More particular. But when things are smooth sailing, you’re pickier. At the beach this week, our home was about … Continue reading
..to allow my child’s negative attitude bring mine down to their level. ..to participate with fear when it whispers into my ear. ..to give worry any seat at my party when I know God holds my future in His capable … Continue reading
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. Hebrews 11:8 ESV Has God directed you a certain way, … Continue reading
As moms, we pour into our children our very lives. Sacrificing our bodies, minds, and emotions for their well-being. Rarely are we thanked or fully appreciated. Sure, we have moments of redemption, but let’s face it: motherhood is a sacrifice. … Continue reading
This is big. Too big. Too much. I can’t even wrap my mind around it, so there’s that. I’m going to call it simply impossible. Dead end, that’s where this situation lays. No literal way out. My mind is wrapped … Continue reading
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 When God goes before us, He knows before we do. He … Continue reading
All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. Psalm 25:10 When you keep walking on the path God has for you, you will experience His love and faithfulness. No, it won’t … Continue reading
Have a loved one who has walked away from God? Maybe abandoning God or simply choosing to skip church? It’s heartbreaking. As parents, we want the very best for our children. And the very best includes God. When children are … Continue reading
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise. Ephesians 5:15 Are you walking wisely through life? Or are you subscribing to any whim you possess, acting as an unwise person? God asks us to look carefully … Continue reading
God understands you. After all, He created you. He planned you from the foundation of the world. He saw you born. He saw you grow. He laughed when your baby babble emerged. He was touched when you sang your Sunday … Continue reading
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the … Continue reading
It’s impossible. But God. Utterly unattainable. But God. Completely devastating. But God. Simply too much. But God. It’s like you’ve forgotten all about Him. His power. But God. Two words with big meaning. Heard this phrase years ago, don’t remember … Continue reading
That’s the new name I have for the devil. Destroyer. Why? Because I’ve come to a sudden realization. Satan literally wants to destroy me. All of me. He wants to keep me stuck within the boundaries of fear. He wants … Continue reading
Adonai El Roi is the Hebrew term for “The God who sees me”. Meaning this: God sees you. God, who created all things, sees you. You. Little ole’ you. Ever feel invisible? I know you aren’t, but you might feel … Continue reading
Jesus loves me, this I know. For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong, They are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me; For the Bible tells me so. All of us remember that song … Continue reading
God, You are sovereign. Sovereign over all. You are the Creator of all things. The Author of all life. All of our lives filter through Your hands. Every little piece. The happy times. The gut-wrenching moments. All of us filters … Continue reading
The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. (verse 5-6) Webster defines “keeper” as one who keeps, such as a protector. … Continue reading
He will not let your foot be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Psalm 121:3-4 Remember the beginning? The psalm starts by intentionally looking to God for help, … Continue reading
I will lift up mine eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 Need help? I know, we all do with anything and everything. This … Continue reading
Insults, heard or implied. Words that bring death. When sitting near these toxic fumes, there’s not much we can do. Especially when directed towards us. They can explode out of nowhere. Suddenly covering you with filth. Covering you with filth … Continue reading
What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1:9 When Solomon declares this, I find encouragement. My problems are not new. My multitude of traumatic events … Continue reading
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. John 11:33 Jesus was fully human and knew sorrow. He wept with us. He was … Continue reading
God is still good. He is. He is still good. Even though…. Fill in the blank with whatever your even though is. Even though your family breaks apart, He is still good. Even though your life isn’t what you pictured, … Continue reading
Keep trusting. Keep believing. God has a plan and it is our only job to keep going, trusting and believing He will do what He has promised He will do. You must remember how faithful God is to us, His … Continue reading
He will cover you with his feathers,and under his wings you will find refuge;his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. (Psalm 91:4) Your God promises to completely cover you with Himself. Hiding you under His wings. You will find … Continue reading
The angel Gabriel had just disappeared, leaving her with God’s request. Mary was left standing in the middle of the room, trembling after her encounter with God’s holy angel. Steadying herself by grabbing a chair, she collapsed into it, wondering … Continue reading
What are you seeking after? What would you give your life for? What if this happiness costs you something. Would it be worth it, whatever this is you seek? Temporary pain for the greater good comes to mind. Further college … Continue reading
What is the longing of your heart? The deep down longing? To win the lottery? To get married? To make it through the day? How bout to know God? To know the living God, who made ALL things? He wants … Continue reading
God, I need You. I need Your strength. Mine is all gone. I need Your love for others. Mine is all used up. I need Your peace. Don’t have any on my own that lasts more than a second. I … Continue reading
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God. Psalm 42:5 Do you ever talk to yourself? Talk yourself … Continue reading
For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way … Continue reading
When you think about what Jesus died for… All that He died for, what do you think about? Big bad sins? Like cold blood murder? Armed robbery? Abortion? Drunkenness? Or smaller sins? Like selfishness? Snide remarks? Envy or jealously? Or, … Continue reading
Thought I’d remind us of God’s provision today. His provision of earthly needs like TP, food, water. His provision of spiritual needs like forgiveness and grace. And His ultimate authority over the devil. And also His provision of emotional needs … Continue reading
Fear is the absence of peace. Fear is behind the desire for mortal knowledge when the world offers none. Fear is the belief that God is not enough. That God is not here. Fear showcases our deepest fears. Fear brings … Continue reading
Why live with chips? Not talking about the potato or tortilla kind. Chips on your shoulders. Offense. Irritation. Failed expectations of life or others. Why carry those around? Shedding doom and gloom with every step? Because you have a right. … Continue reading
Are you? Clinging to the old? The old meaning your self without God. Your sinful self. The self that feels better some of the time. 1 Corinthians 5:17 suggests, “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; … Continue reading
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