Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 1 Peter 4:12 (ESV) Do you find yourself surprised when our faith seems to be … Continue reading
A Test? Surprise!
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Beautiful Life
God is waiting to walk you into your beautiful life. Already there? That’s awesome. Truly a gift. Some of us aren’t. We want to, but we can’t. Why? Because we are holding onto remnants of the past. Ashes. Broken pieces … Continue reading
God’s Timing
Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and hour justice … Continue reading
Change the Picture
Sometimes I ask myself what is God doing? Why this or that? We picture life a certain way. Then our picture changes. Why? I remember we’re not supposed to know why yet. We’re not supposed to know all the answers. … Continue reading
Layers of Trust
Every time a new experience confirms a truth you already know, a layer of trust is laid. Layer upon layer, trust is built over time and these layers cushion us from the blows of life. New relationships create layers of … Continue reading
Anticipation or Expectation
Life is full of promise. Possibilities are brimming at every turn. Are you cheerfully anticipating God to work in your life, delivering His plan for your days? Or are you planning things yourself and expecting God to work your plan? … Continue reading
Part of His Plan
God uses us. Little old us. Almighty God wants to use us for His work of bringing everyone into abundant life. To salvation through His Son. Through us. We are part of His plan for the salvation of the world. The … Continue reading
Slow Down
Have you ever asked God to spend your time? To fill it with His desires and needs for you? God has fashioned our brains brilliantly. Capable of so much. Sometimes we have many voices, one louder than the next, all … Continue reading
Doubt
Why do you doubt me? Why do you doubt my love? Why do you doubt my goodness? Why do you doubt my plan for you, my personal love story written just for you? Are you scared? Lonely? Trust me. Completely. … Continue reading
Up to Us
God is here. He is here in my room at this very moment. He knows my heart. He knows my deepest wishes. He sees every corner – the love for my husband and children…the fragile yet strong self-esteem…the hurt He … Continue reading
Redeemer
To regain. Recover. Exchange. God is our Redeemer. He exchanges our sinful selves for a pure soul worthy of heaven. Nothing we can do on our own merit. It’s through trusting in His saving grace. He redeems our souls, but … Continue reading
Jesus Loves Me
Jesus loves me this I know For the Bible tells me so Little ones to Him belong They are weak, but He is strong. Do you know Jesus loves you? Do you really know? He does. With everything He has, … Continue reading
Humble Yourself
Are you humbled that God whispers your name? That the Creator of ALL things even notices you? He does more than notice you. He crafted your very existence. He ordains your days. He allows you to experience life as He … Continue reading
What Moves You?
My dear mother shared this verse with me today: “But none of these things move me….” Acts 20:24 Paul goes on to explain his pristine focus on the mission God had entrusted to him. Earthly things didn’t move him. Including … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Blessings
Smiling eyes A helping hand An opened door from a stranger A handsome lunch date Money for groceries A giant beautiful Christmas tree My warm cozy house Baking cookies from my grandmother’s handwritten recipes Music that fills the air The … 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
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
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
Waiting
Ugh. I really don’t like even the word. Who does? Wait. Our children detest the word. When they ask us something and we say ‘wait’, their faces usually fall, because they just know. Society buys cars with loans, we buy … Continue reading
Thankfulness
It’s easy to thank God when times are good. When life is smooth, it’s easy to raise our hands to heaven, thanking the One who created all things. How ’bout when life turns ugly? When your life hits a speed … Continue reading
Mothering
In the quiet of my heart, God gently reminds me of how His fingerprints are all over my life. I look around and see Him. From when I was a little girl dreaming of my future, I wanted the life … 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
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
Details of Life
God has blessed me in so many ways. Every time I turn around, He shows up. How? Where? Details. He’s in the details of my life. He’s in the sweet face of the kindergartner who announces to the class, “My … Continue reading
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