(took this picture at a friend's house. When I saw this on her garage fridge, I thought a BIG AMEN!) Are you under the gun this week? Do you feel like you are being hit with bullet after bullet? Is your heart weak? Are you feeling overwhelmed?I've been there. Here's the truth:NO weapon formed against you will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). You are Continue Reading
The Best Part about Trusting God
Where are you with trusting God? Be honest. You don't have to share your answers. Do you trust God a little or a lot? What percentage would you say if you had to? 25%, 50%, 75%, 99%, 100%? Over the past couple years, God is teaching me to truly trust Him. And I've never felt so free! I'm not sure I'm 100%(though I'd love to say that and mean it), Continue Reading
Guest Blogger: Julie from Jewelz Sightings, "The Door is Always Open"
Today I'm stepping back and inviting you to meet another friend. I've never met Julie face to face but because of blogging we've developed a deep friendship. We talk on the phone for hours sometimes. I remember 3 hours one day. Wow! And I rarely talk on the phone. Does anyone call a friend anymore? Julie knows how dead it is to live deep in Continue Reading
How Big is Your God?
Today I'm writing over on Laced with Grace. Here's the start.I don't know about you but I've spent most of my life making myself bigger than God.My problems.My feelings.My husband.My children.My friends.My dreams.My job.My money.My body.My hair.My health.My meals.My strengths.My weaknesses.My sins.My success.My calendar.My past.My future.My Continue Reading
Nothing Separates Us from God’s Love
(Read Romans 8:38-39)Today I'm overwhelmed by the love of God. Last night, I had a plan: deliver a couple pizzas to a family in need and leave. God's plan: So much more. The man who gratefully accepted my take and bake pizzas invited me in for a few minutes. Since I know him(barely) and his wife(more), I stepped in. What a joy to see their two kids Continue Reading
Your Sins Removed – East to West
How are you feeling today? Do you feel light, free and full of joy? Or are you feeling burdened by yesterday's choices? Whatever happened yesterday, you are forgiven today. Receive the truth that you are not your past. God's mercies are new each morning(Lamentations 3:22-23). Take what is rightfully yours: Forgiveness through faith in Jesus. My Continue Reading