I’ve talked before about King David, and that despite being described as “a man after God’s heart”, one of the mightiest kings in scripture was also an adulterer and a murderer. But it didn’t change his place in God’s sight. I’ve written before about focusing on the good, the love, serving well, because if you’re […]
Childlike
Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. -Matt 18: 3-4 Track with me here. It is good to want to please your Heavenly Father. Praising and glorifying Him is literally our #1 job, […]
“Troubles”
“I have told you these things that in me you may have peace. In this life you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world.” -John 16:33 We shouldn’t be surprised when we experience hard things. As Matthew 5:45 reminds us, “rain falls on the just and the unjust”. Whether we know, […]
What I know > What I don’t know
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect -1 Peter 3:15 I think sometimes, especially Christians, think that we need to know all the answers. That […]
Michigan as an Analogy
If you live in Michigan, you know you can dress for any season in any season. Our lovely state is full of surprises, one of which isn’t being consistently sunny. Matter of fact, we’re one of the cloudiest states in the country; less than 75 clear days a year. You didn’t know that. You are […]
Daily Miracles
Purpose. We all have one and lately I’ve been feeling like I’ll never identify or accomplish mine. But God. I woke this morning and dove into my routine per usual, including my daily prayer walking. I was praying pretty diligently this AM that no matter what happens in my life, that I be used. I […]
I receive your rain
Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? -Matthew 6:26 Morning walks lately have been a struggle. I could give myself the break, but between the compulsive “get my 10K steps” and […]
Something to Say
My pastor talked on the woman at the well at church Sunday. It was compelling and I felt SO very validated in my desire to authentically share my heart for Him. I felt like it was affirmation and permission, not a command, even though He’d have every right to command it. Fast forward to this […]
Consequence
There is no fear in love. But perfect love casts out all fear, because fear has to do with punishment. -1 John 4:18 I just finished doing everything I could possibly do to save a big order that shouldn’t have gone south. I did everything I could miraculously well, and all said and done…I wait. […]
Perfection
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. -Matthew 6:48 It seems impossible, especially since scripture teaches that all sin and fall short of the glory of God. Scripture also says that in Christ, all things are possible. How do we reconcile this? “Be perfect, you sinner who could do all things in Christ if […]