When others choose, we are not responsible. Make sense? Is that an eye-opening statement or is it common sense to you? We cannot control other people. Everyone makes their own choices. That includes your children. When they are small, or … Continue reading
Moms are the most underpaid, under acknowledged, under revered bunch. Not only do we grow humans from within our bodies, we grow them in our hearts. Children, whether natural or adopted, are extensions of ourselves. We ache when they cry. … Continue reading
But Jesus said nothing, much to Pilate’s surprise. Mark 15:5 When Jesus was before Pilate, He answered some questions, but He did not give a speech, defending himself. He didn’t dive into a tirade, justifying His actions. Jesus knew what … 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
Easter weekend is a precious time, remembering how our Lord suffered and died for us.
Remembering his death matters as He was without sin. But we are not.
Put yourself there with the others. Read this post from three years ago.
https://amylinnea.com/2018/03/31/last-day/
This weekend, may we be reminded how very much Jesus loves us. Enough to die in our place.
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Ever think about this: the devil knows he’s lost. He’s going to do everything he possibly can to take you down with him. Doesn’t care if you’re a Christian. If the devil can keep you down and depressed, full of … 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
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 Not only does Satan want to silence your witness, he also wishes to crush your very existence. He always begins small. Tiny. Almost unnoticeable. … Continue reading
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 Is your view of God colored by your circumstances? … Continue reading
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way; though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though … Continue reading
The poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. Psalm 34:6 We are poor. Yep. Without God, we are covered in sin and poor in spirit. Within ourselves, we lack everything. Yes, … Continue reading
The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 Are you locked up? Are you paralyzed with fear? Filled … 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
And give no opportunity to the devil. Ephesians 4:27 That seems like a no brainer, doesn’t it? Why would we ever want to give the devil an opportunity to reign in our lives? To take anything over? Why would we … 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
Is it? Is your life wonderful? George Bailey’s life was. But He didn’t see it. All he saw was what he didn’t have. He chose to view life through that lens. The lens of what he didn’t have instead of … Continue reading
Christmas means hope. Hope for our redemption. Without Christmas, we have no hope. No hope for heaven as mere Gentiles. And the Jewish law was incredibly hard to keep perfectly. Christmas is our celebration of Jesus’ birth. His birth ushered … Continue reading
I can remember one year, when my children were little, they memorized Luke 2, King James Version of course, because the language just seems fitting with the season. They recited it before we opened presents. Such a powerful story we … 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
Thanksgiving, a time to be thankful. We have SO much to be thankful to God for. Life, our very breath breathed from God Himself. Family, those to whom we would do anything to help. Another day, pregnant with possibilities. God, … Continue reading
Where are you? I’m over here. Where? Here. In the corner. I’m a huddled mess. You are? Oh, now I see something over there. What did you say you were? A huddled mess? Yes. I’m crouched down in the corner. … Continue reading
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Romans 8:1 There is absolutely zero condemnation when you are His. God’s. When you have … 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
You know the type. Recoils when you give a loving pat. Or even a loving word. They shun it, choosing instead to dwell on their own misery. Their prickles scream stay away or else. You don’t see them at first. … Continue reading
And you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 Are you living in the authority of one whom God has saved? Are you remembering God’s promises, … 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
Ever wonder why God takes it? Our smelly stuff or sin, whatever you want to call it? I bring it up, because it’s not His. None of our smelly sin is His. Never was, never will be. Why does He … 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
Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Psalm 62:1 Summers are for rest. At least for teachers. We plan summer projects and accomplish home things, but we are in rest mode. We become like old … Continue reading
There is no way every one will like you. All of the time. People won’t always agree with you. They won’t always like you. I happen to abhor when people dislike me. Personality flaw, I know. Why do we tend … Continue reading
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