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Right Where You Are
He has you where He wants you. Jesus. He places us in spots where He can use us. Do you ever wonder why He chose this spot? I do. Sometimes things don’t make sense. Logically. But that’s not our job. … Continue reading
Your Precious Little Heart
Let not your hearts be troubled…. John 14:1a I find this funny. Funny like haha, yea, right. Oh wait – is God serious? How can I possibly ignore life’s troubles? Well, God didn’t say ignore life’s troubles… Just don’t let … Continue reading
Personally Yours
Make a list of your blessings. I know you can, even if you are in the deep dark pit. Physically write them down. You’ll need to refer to the list often until you can remember them on your own. If … Continue reading
Sprinkles on Ice-cream
Why not? Have sprinkles on your ice cream? It’s way funner. Ok, more fun. Or how about using your grandmother’s dishes every day instead of only on special occasions? Life is meant to be lived. Not watched from the sidelines. … Continue reading
Audience of One
Pulled the chicken out of the oven and assembled the many dinner plates. Peas, macaroni & cheese, and chicken on my blue dishes looked appetizing. As I said out loud to thin air, “Good job, Amy”, I knew at that … Continue reading
Rising From the Dead
Not literally. I’m talking about spirit crushed, gut wrenching grief. When you are overcome with grief from the very depths of your soul and you cry until you cannot cry anymore. That kind of dead. Times like those are when … Continue reading
Taking Offense
As a general rule, are people out to get you? Overall, are your loved ones decent and loving? I’m talking about deep into the heart. Come on- keep looking. Bottom line? People love you. You know I’m right. They’re not … Continue reading
Sovereign
God is sovereign. Over all things. The definition of sovereign includes these words: supreme permanent authority. Well, that about covers it, doesn’t it? God has supreme (total) authority (power) and it’s never going away (permanent, here forever). He holds the … Continue reading
Stuck at the Cross
(This guest post is my sweet daughter Linnea’s senior legacy paper) When thinking about how to sum up what I’ve learned in high school, I struggle to find the words. There’s so much I’ve learned. Really, there are like ten … Continue reading
God Is Bigger
Way bigger. Than everything, big or small. Life changing things. Little annoyances. He’s bigger than the problems of today. What do I mean? God can do anything. And He will. He’s promised to protect you. To carry your burdens. To … Continue reading
Need New Glasses?
How do you choose to view things in your life? Ugly things Beautiful things Uncomfortable situations If you look at a challenge through worldly eyes, fear will be in control. You’ll worry Fret Obsess However, if you look at that … Continue reading
Choosing Misery
I know someone. So full of bitterness, anger, and self pity, she can hardly function. Slightest incident can set off a torrent of panic. Fear of losing control. Of her world. If life doesn’t go her way, she pouts. Complains. … Continue reading
Stepping Into Life
Are you ever amazed at the ugliness inside? At the emotions that pour out of your heart from nowhere? Where on earth did that come from? Is that me? Am I really that selfish? Am I really that insecure? Jealous? … Continue reading
Remind me, God
Look at all I have done for you. Look back at where you have been. Compare that to now. How faithful have I been? Completely. Down to the tiniest detail. Remember. Simply remember and be reminded. I am still … Continue reading
Anger? You betcha!
Is it OK to be angry? Yes. Is it OK to be upset? Yep. Is it OK to be full of anger? No. Is it OK for anger to dictate my emotions? Heck no. Is it OK to dwell in … Continue reading
Confusion
Does God ever confuse you? Leave you baffled? Speechless? Or do you make sense of everything He allows? I don’t. I can’t possibly make sense of some things. So I’m left in a confused state. Left until I decide to … Continue reading
Obvious
It should be obvious I am Your child, Lord. That I spend time with You. Sweet Jesus, please give me Your eyes. I want to see things through Your lens. Your filter. I want to see things as they really … Continue reading
Only Human
Sometimes I feel like a hypocrite. Fraud. Someone who writes well and doesn’t listen to what she writes. Well, I’m only human. Not perfect. Not even close. Life is real. Emotions are real. Expectations are real. We are forced every … Continue reading
Seeing God
Ever see God work? Witness His marvelous plan unfold? Take a breath and look around. He’s working in your children’s hearts. He’s organizing your thoughts. He’s ordering your steps. He’s revealing nuggets of wisdom just when you need them. He’s … Continue reading
Seeing Love
If love stared you in the face, would you see it? How bout if it looked a different way? Can you see love in the way it arrives at your doorstep? If it’s dressed unexpectedly, can you even see it … Continue reading
It Starts With You
Everything. How will you respond to what life throws at you? When stress stares you in the face, how will you behave? Panicky? Unable to breathe? Grumpy pants? If that’s your response, your body will respond in fear. You will … Continue reading
Contentment
Waiting on God. Trusting the process. Surrendering – and finding peace along the way. That’s contentment. Are you content? Peaceful? Or are you filled with anxious thoughts? What if nothing ever changed in your life ever again. What then. Would … Continue reading
Don’t You Dare Stumble!
Ever feel like you are trying too hard? Like you are holding everyone and everything up by yourself? It’s precarious. One small bump and everything can come crashing down. Falling into pieces. One word. Don’t. Let God carry everything. He … Continue reading
Redemption
Always knew God would redeem us. He promised He would. And He always keeps His word. But standing back and watching His plan unfold is different. It’s breathtaking. Leaves me speechless. And I am part of His plan. So is … Continue reading
Worth It
My beloved recently told me I’m worth fighting for. Wow. Those are powerful words. Comforting. I picture peace and safety. Why? Protection. Value. Then I began to think about God and how He also thinks we are worth fighting for. … Continue reading
Gently Leading
How does a shepherd lead his sheep? Building trust and gently leading them home. Protecting their every step along the way. The shepherd’s physical presence leads by example. How are you leading your family? Gently leading by example? Loving them … Continue reading
Unseen Footprints
Psalm 77:19-20 Your way way was through the sea, Your path through the great waters; Yet your footprints were unseen. You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron. God guides us by His hand … Continue reading
Selfishness
I stood face to face with selfishness last week. Utter full-blown rebellion, actually. It was ugly. Super ugly. It screamed in my face, demanding attention. Demanding I cater to it’s selfish whims. And when I refused, the reaction was not … Continue reading
Yes, God, I’m listening
You’re still holding the reins. Your life. You still want control. I do? Yes. How do you know? Easy. Every time you don’t see your life headed in the direction you want, you worry. When an issue pops … Continue reading
Already On Its Way
Since God has our back and He knows our every thought… our every need… our every heart’s desire… Did you ever think about the fact that His help is already on its way? Before we even think of our need. … Continue reading
Security
Don’t you just love snuggling up with a cozy soft blanket? Especially when you are feeling ill or a bit glum, wrapping up in a blanket seems so comforting. It’s almost like we are wrapped up in safety and peace. … Continue reading
Grace
By definition, it’s unearned. Undeserved. But it’s what we all need. Desperately. It’s a blanket of peace that touches our soul. Where would we be without it? We’d be shells of bitterness. Worthless, if you want to know what I … Continue reading
Whispers of Doubt
You’re so not worth it. You’ll never get it right. Life will always be one chaotic mess, so why try? He doesn’t really love you. You’re ugly. You’re boss is simply waiting for a chance … Continue reading
Front Row
Let God do what He is going to do. Simply be. Relax. You don’t need to plan how. Leave that all up to Him. Allow God to use you as He sees fit. Feeling anxious? Ask God to work through … Continue reading
Waiting for Perfection
Stuck in the mud because you are waiting for something without flaws? Asking God for His plan, but waiting until every single duck is in a row? Hate to burst your bubble – but you’ll be waiting for years. Forever. … Continue reading
Choose to Move On
Disappointment is real, isn’t it? Life isn’t always a bed of roses. Heck, roses have thorns, but they sure smell wonderful, so it is a mixed bag at best. Life, that is. Here’s the bottom line: since we are guaranteed … Continue reading
Disappointment
Why is it that little things can send us crashing to the floor in utter despair? If we are so dependent on God, little issues shouldn’t even phase us. Frankly, we shouldn’t notice them. But we do. Life is absolutely … Continue reading
Constant Conversation
God wants all of you. He wants desperately to be your all in all. How do you begin to know His heart? Or know what He wants from you? Constant conversation. Have a never ending conversation with God. You’re kidding, … Continue reading
Fight
You can’t afford to lay down and die. You can’t surrender yourself and your family to death or defeat. You must fight. Fight like you’ve never fought before. When your family is pulled under, they are depending on you. God … Continue reading
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