God decided to let his people know this rich and glorious secret which he has for all people. This secret is Christ himself, who is in you. He is our only hope for glory. Colossians 1:27 NCV It’s my prayer for you, Sweet Friend, that you know the One Who wants to carry your load […]
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“When Emptiness is Disguised as the Need to Possess”
There are some chores that I would rather forget about. One such is the arduous closet cleaning. UGH! For some of you, perhaps this is a means for excusing oneself from entertaining the needs of others, to attend to the call of a chaotic space. And for others, it’s the opportunity to get in and […]
Lift Your Spirit ~ “My America”
You must completely obey the Lord your God, and you must carefully follow all his commands I am giving you today. Then the Lord your God will make you greater than any other nation on earth. 2 Obey the Lord your God so that all these blessings will come and stay with you: Deuteronomy 28:1-2 NCV Happy is the nation whose God is […]
Reading Digest: “Raising Jesca” by Shana Marie Gilbert
“Raising Jesca” by Shana Marie Gilbert Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. James 1:27 NLT God, who lives in his holy palace, is a father to orphans, and he takes care of widows. Psalm […]
Lift Your Spirit ~ “Final Say”
“I have told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world you will have troubles. But be brave! I have defeated the world!” John 16:33 ERV “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always […]
Lift Your Spirit ~ “Slow Down”
But those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed.They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak. Isaiah 40:31 GNT Sometimes we need to intentionally quiet ourselves and purposely slow down. Could it be that you needed to hear those words, in this […]
“The GOD Who is in Our Details”
3-4 I look up at your macro-skies, dark and enormous, your handmade sky-jewelry,Moon and stars mounted in their settings. Then I look at my micro-self and wonder,Why do you bother with us? Why take a second look our way? Psalm 8:4 The Message When I land on these words of Scripture penned by king David, I get how jaw-dropped […]
“When It Feels Like Everyone Else Has the Life You Wanted – Do You Still See Me GOD?” ~ Toni Collier
1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 This I declare about the Lord:He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. 9 If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter,10 no evil will conquer you; no plague […]
Lift Your Spirit ~ “God’s Not”
Don’t be afraid, because I am with you.Don’t be intimidated; I am your God.I will strengthen you.I will help you.I will support you with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10 GWT It doesn’t take much effort to see that we live in a world filled with uncertainty. And with that, many of us respond with […]
Reading Digest: “Uncomplicate It ~ Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way” by Hosanna Wong
“Uncomplicate It” Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way by Hosanna Wong I was piqued by the title of this book (by one of my favorite authors) because I wanted to lean into my current season. And Hosanna Wong delivers (as she always does). If you’re tired of the ‘wordsy’ (I just believe that’s […]
Titus Two 