Breaking the fallow ground, sowing with seed, bursting with fruit.
They said, "Go where you are valued," so I ran to God. Tonight I'm going to write about what may be an odd topic to some, but it's been on my mind for a few weeks to share it here. I don't always know why these things come up in my awareness, but since it … Continue reading Healing in His Wings: The Narcissist and the Codependent
I have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with my family at the lake this weekend! Though we missed those who could not be with us, we took full advantage of early morning sunrises, water activities, boutique shopping, and way too many amazing oatmeal pecan toffee cookies, home made by my brother, the baker [one of his … Continue reading As for the Lord
Search for the Lord and for His strength; continually seek Him. 1 Chronicles 16:11 I love the Lord with everything I am. With everything I have, I praise His name. I worship Him in the sanctuary, and in my car, and in the little corner by the window seat in my house. That's where His Spirit and His … Continue reading A Daily Door to His Heart
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-8 God does not see as man sees. His vision is infinitely wider, higher, deeper than ours will ever be. We may have heard this … Continue reading In Whom Shall We Trust?
And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]. Philippians 4:7 AMP Peace does not come easy. It’s a hard-fought battle over war torn lands, and anyone who tells you it’s … Continue reading “And the peace of God…”
Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith [and confident trust in My power] has made you well.” Mark 10:52a AMP Sitting here in my front room on a Saturday night, at the century-old table currently serving as my desk, I'm thinking about faith, and have been for the last few weeks. I've wondered why I … Continue reading Fierce Faith
He makes room for us. Will we make room for Him? As I sit down to write, I have a picture in my mind of Jesus saving a seat for me right next to Him in church. When I enter into the sanctuary, He beckons me with a smile on His face to come sit … Continue reading He Makes Room for Us
Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins. Hebrews 9:14-15 My humanity is my issue of blood. It’s the … Continue reading I Am Cleansed by His Blood
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy. Psalm 107:2 NKJV You have been redeemed. Where you once were a part of the darkness... belonging to another lord, another kingdom... now you have been purchased with perfect Blood and translated into the Kingdom of God's dear Son, Jesus. … Continue reading I Am Redeemed from the Hand of the Enemy
I, I am He who blocks out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins. Isaiah 43:25 You are forgiven. If you have accepted the free gift of salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, then you are a child of God, and you have already been … Continue reading I Am Forgiven
