Psalm 148:3  Praise Him, sun and moon; praise Him all stars of light! I type this a chilly Michigan evening

It’s been a dry summer, the farmers commenting on the need for rain for weeks. Storms were anticipated that

If you were able to catch yesterday’s post, you know God was very vocal in his natural response. I

CAN I though? Yes, of course I can, “Do all things through Christ who gives me strength”, but in a

Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in

“…but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:12 “To them I will give…a name better than that

Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for

I heard a talk at church a few weeks back that I have and intend to continue listening to. 

I was a little discouraged during yesterday morning’s prayer time. If you know me you know the last couple

Today’s truth: Where I’m going matters way less than my traveling companion. I love the Book of James,

When I walk, I pray, and I walk a LOT.  When blessed to do it outdoors, I often

If I’ve not said so, a consistent aspect of my prayer life centers on asking The Lord to fill

Because even with progress, there will always be steps back. Some days are just like that. The first one isn’

“I don’t want to be ‘that’ girl.” But I am. We all are.  And we’ve come

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. -Matthew 6:48 It seems impossible, especially since scripture teaches that all

There is no fear in love. But perfect love casts out all fear, because fear has to do with punishment.

Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son -John 5:22 Yet it isn’t I

No. No it’s not. Your feelings aren’t any less important than someone else’s. It’s okay to

We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us…if it is to encourage, then encourage.

My pastor talked on the woman at the well at church Sunday.  It was compelling and I felt SO

Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly

I feel like God has made me a lot of promises.  No, not like “Hey Sarah, here’s

I don’t want to abuse your grace, Lord I need it everyday.  It’s the only thing that really

I keep coming back to David.  KING David.  What it was about King David that allowed for him to pursue

Prayer time today.  I told God that I knew I could do nothing apart from Him, that in Him I

I recently vacationed with my sister on a tropical island. It was beautiful, and we loved the time together, but

Purpose. We all have one and lately I’ve been feeling like I’ll never identify or accomplish mine. But

If you live in Michigan, you know you can dress for any season in any season. Our lovely state is

I unwillingly woke around 6a this morning, and began my morning rituals. If I’m completely honest, I may not

This may come as a surprise…but sometimes I question myself. I know. It’s crazy but it’s true. 😉

If we’re completely honest, we don’t know what we don’t know. And we don’t know a

I love the relatability of so many people in the Bible. One of my favorites is the father with a

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you

The Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your

I’m sure this isn’t the first blossom in the county this spring. But it MY first blossom, and

Sufficient. It seems to hold a negative connotation and even so, some days I don’t feel even that. I

“And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the wine will burst the skins- and the

In the first two chapters of The Gospel According to Mark, the word “immediately” is used eight times, to describe

“I have told you these things that in me you may have peace. In this life you will have trouble,

Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 

Taking her by the hand He said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” –

“A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.” – Mark 6:4

I’ve talked before about King David, and that despite being described as “a man after God’s heart”, one

People pleasing. Makes me shudder thinking about it because it’s been an absolutely exhausting part of my existence. 43 as

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of

Falling. An inevitable and critical aspect of “trying”. So many have fallen after making great efforts, and are so discouraged,

I can smell lilacs in the air while I’m driving, apple blossoms as I cruise the orchards…and I

I mowed the lawn yesterday. I love mowing, the cadence of the engine, the monotony. Singing, thinking. Typically I mow

And they scolded her. But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a beautiful