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 […]
Category: friendship
“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 […]
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 […]
Thirty Seconds on Thursday
Be happy with those who are happy, and be sad with those who are sad. Romans 12:15 NCV The Lord is close to those who have suffered disappointment. He saves those who are discouraged. Psalm 34:18 ERV It’s easy to be all smiles and have a positive outlook and attitude when things are going well. So, what do […]
“Who Says It’s Too Late?” ~ Chrystal Evans Hurst
We have freedom now, because Christ made us free. So stand strong. Do not change and go back into the slavery of the law. Galatians 5:1 NCV If you know me, by now you understand that I am big on relationships. And that’s what captivated me when I met Jesus. Because HE is really BIG […]
“It’s Time to Heal”
Do you remember back in middle school (or for some of us it was much earlier) when the “popular girls” wouldn’t let anyone that didn’t “measure up” to their standards into their closed circle of friends? I can recall it like it was yesterday, that DN and CF would taunt me with cruel words whenever […]
“Why Being Yourself Is Better Than Being Perfect” ~ Chrystal Evans Hurst
Am I saying this now to win the approval of people or God? Am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be Christ’s servant. Galatians 1:10 GWT You cannot produce what you don’t have roots for. ~ Chrystal Evans Hurst With all the talk about comparisons […]
“Healing From Church Hurt” ~ Better Together TV on TBN
“If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. Matthew 18:15 NLT If you’ve been in the local church for any amount of time, you’ll be familiar to the phrase: church hurt. To be honest, I thought it to […]
“Finding Community and Godly Friendships”
A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 NLT The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense. Proverbs 27:9 NLT Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey […]
“What Does Your Walk Say About Your Talk?
37Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one. Matthew 5:37 NLT 22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. 23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at […]
Titus Two 