GOD loves us so much that He will go to the ends of the earth to show us that His heart desires to have us in relationship with Him. And often that translates to allowing us to experience difficult seasons in life. Those mountains and deserts … those gut-wrenching, heartbreaking, tornadoes of life where we […]
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Thankful Thursday
20 Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us, Ephesians 3:20 Amplified Whenever I have shared a season of worry or disappointment, my […]
“Guarding My Heart Helps Me to Honor GOD, Love Others and Respect Myself”
In the United States of America today is Valentine’s Day. As most people know it as one of the biggest celebrations in the calendar year, it is expressed in a myriad of ways. Some folks fuss over their spouses, loved ones, significant others, pets, coworkers, close friends … oh, the list can be endless and […]
Lift Your Spirit – “If I Could Have Anything”
If you could have anything, what would your heart ask for? That’s how you know where your treasure is. And that treasure is what you consider to be your source of joy. 23 You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not […]
“But GOD, This Isn’t What I Was Hoping For — Allowing the Disappointment to Turn Into Delight”
As children eagerly awaiting Christmas morning, we anxiously bounced off the walls up until the moment we were allowed to unwrap (and for some, tear into and demolish that wrapping paper) that first gift beneath the tree. And you have to admit that sometimes the moment of reveal proved to be disappointing. Like a deflated […]
Lift Your Spirit – “Keep My Eyes Up”
1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 NIV Is it just me, or are there a lot of distractions as we travel throughout our day? Digital billboards on freeways and highways. Neon lights that make the streets glow after […]
Titus Two 