But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. Malachi 4:2 Are you running into the freedom God has for you? … Continue reading
Running Free
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Dwelling Forever with God
One thing have I asked of the Lord, that I will seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Psalm 27:4 There is only one thing that truly matters. Only … Continue reading
Palm Sunday
Jesus is coming now. He’s on his way to Jerusalem. The center of Judaism. His religious home on earth so to speak. He’s coming to die for us. Willingly. He’s literally walking towards his impending death. He knew. Yet He … Continue reading
Spilled Out
The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45 What spills out of you … Continue reading
Which Self
Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practicers and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its Creator. Colossians 3:9-10 Have … Continue reading
Coasting Through Life
Are you coasting through life? In it for the ride, surviving to live another day? Or are you living with purpose, making each day count? It’s easy in our world, to stay in our lane, creating comfort at all costs. … Continue reading
Hannah’s Submission
There is none holy like the Lord; for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God. 1 Samuel 2:2 Hannah proclaimed these words from her lips as she gave up her child back to God. Her … Continue reading
Turn Your Eyes
Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Proverbs 4:25 Turn your eyes upon Jesus. What else in the world is there? What could possibly compare to Him? Look full in His wonderful face. Gaze … Continue reading
John 10:4
When He has brought out all His own, He goes before them, and the sheep follow Him, for they know His voice. John 10:4 When we place our lives into God’s hands, He guides us. We trust Him and in … Continue reading
Warsaw Grit
Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8 Recently finished a book one of my daughters gave me for Christmas. Love WW2 historical fiction as it draws me into a time where … Continue reading
Stealing Your Joy
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Philippians 4:4 Why is it that blessings are often overshadowed by disappointment? You can look at a field full of flowers but instead feel sour thinking of what didn’t transpire. … Continue reading
Boasting in Weakness
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you. for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians … Continue reading
Fret Not
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8 Would you agree anger is usually a result of not being in control? Your spouse’s actions, your child’s reaction, someone bumps your car on the … Continue reading
Recognizing Jesus
Would you have believed? When Jesus walked the earth, would you have believed He was the Messiah? Or would you have looked the other way? Or, even worse, cast a stone in His direction? We shudder at the thought, yes? … Continue reading
Thankful for the Mud
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 When you rejoice for the mud, the yuck, you thank God for all things. For all things, including … Continue reading
Ephesians 4:27
And give no opportunity to the devil. Ephesians 4:27 How many opportunities do you hand the devil? During the day, how many times do you seek yourself over others? Your selfish whims over the needs of your family? How many … Continue reading
Christmas Morning
I can hear their whispers. All four children clamoring down the stairs to celebrate Christmas. The anticipation. The presents. The moment. I climb out of bed, putting the cinnamon rolls into the oven and popping on the local classical radio … Continue reading
Holding Your Tongue
It’s so easy to defend yourself. Sometimes, you should. You must. But other times, it’s preferable to keep quiet, allowing the other to make a fool of themselves. We are responsible only for ourselves. Our actions. Our words. Our choices. … Continue reading
Living Free
Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 1 Peter 2:16 Do you live as if you are free? Free from sin, death, and the grave? Free … Continue reading
Others Focused
Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31 Do you demand others treat you better than you treat them? Do you walk like a diva, demanding others serve you? Or do you put others first, … Continue reading
Too Familiar
Are you used to Him? to God? Meaning, the very fact that He is literally right with you does not bring you to your knees in awe? I am, I’ll admit it. Too familiar. I take for granted my daily … Continue reading
Open and Shut Doors
As I’ve prayed during these last dozen years, I’ve purposely begged God to fling WIDE the doors He has chosen for me and to SLAM shut the doors not in His plan. When you are walking through darkness during a … Continue reading
Psalm 13:1-6
Ever complain to God? Out loud with words or crying out within your soul? David, the man after God’s own heart, did many times. This Psalm is one example. He starts by royally complaining. From the depths of his soul … Continue reading
Eternity
Jesus. He is all that you need. He is everything. He is the beginning and the ending, encompassing everything in between. You will only win when you submit everything to Him. Jesus. God created us. In His image, He created … Continue reading
God-breathed
The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. Job 33:4 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and … Continue reading
Securely Held
God holds you tight. Securely. Completely tight. Right within Him, He holds you. He holds your now, your past, and your future. Navigating your path, He holds you securely. Can’t see what’s ahead? His hand will guide you. Securely. Fumbling … Continue reading
Watching
God is watching. Always. He is always watching for you. You. He waits for your return. Longs for it. Like the prodigal son’s father watched every day for the return of his wayward son, God watches for your arrival. For … Continue reading
Wearing Him
How do you wear Jesus? Does your face reflect His peace? Do your eyes reflect His love? Are your lips proclaiming His faithfulness? Is your spirit praising His worthiness? Is your mind focused on Him? Aligning your will to His? … Continue reading
Setting Your Mind on God
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on … Continue reading
Paying Zero Attention
“Sir,” asked the demon who was tiny but had a large voice. “What do YOU want,” demanded the demon in charge whose name escapes me. “I found someone I can dominate. I’m sure of it. Look.” The tiny demon with … Continue reading
Slapping the Devil
What situation in your life begs God to enter? Something you have zero control over? I know, you have control over your reactions, but not over the actions or responses of others. You have no control how other people will … Continue reading
Running to the Father
God created you. He created you perfectly for His purposes. His purposes are higher than ours, so rest assured, your life is meant for good. Your life is set up to bring God glory, while influencing others as only you … Continue reading
Shrink Back or Stand Up
But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls. Hebrews 10:39 Do you shrink back when life becomes rough? When insults are hurled do you recoil? When … Continue reading
Constant Decisions
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
Measuring Life
Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. Hebrews 3:1 What do you measure your life with? The yardstick of worldly success, fame, or money? The … Continue reading
Watching You
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 I’ve watched him for years. Actually since birth. I’ve seen him grow into the young man he is today. Witnessing his disappointments, I’ve … Continue reading
Whispering Dark Thoughts
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
Slamming Open Doors
How often do you slam doors God has opened for you? Often? Never? What does it look like when we slam a door opened by God? Selfishness. Pride. All points back to us, wanting to be in control. Thinking we … Continue reading
God’s Perfect Ways
This God – His way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him. Psalm 18:30 God’s way is perfect. His very word proves true. If His way … Continue reading
Gardens
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
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