Unconditional. I’ve heard it no less than 1000 times when referencing God‘s love for you and me. But do I really get it? Do you? I mean, do you understand this word literally means with-OUT condition? As in... No. Matter. What. It’s true. There’s absolutely nothing you can do to make him unlove you - you can not talk him out of it. In fact, you could think anything, say anything, or do anything, and his love for you remains perfectly abundant and flawless. No past sin, not the ... VIEW POST
God Will Take Care of This… No Matter What.
Our Hope is In Him Alone.
I have so much I want to say… but sometimes don’t. Anyone? Thoughts, opinions, frustrations, and passions. They may simmer at the surface, but then fizzle with the next distraction. And other times, the flames blaze wild in my mind and seem impossible to contain. When do I release the fire? When do we let loose the storming sea of perspectives? Or unleash our words to the world - or to one? Does God want me to speak, or remain silent? After all, HE is the one to consult with whatever we ... VIEW POST
Jesus is Right Beside You… Always.
Would you start (or restart) your day with me here? In this prayer… Good morning Jesus… I know you’re here. Right beside me. I may as well pull up a chair, and visualize the reality of your close presence. Thank you for showing up. I know I can always count on You. You’re constantly ready to encourage me, and meticulously guide my steps. You’re eager to extend your joy and peace as I make each move. Oh, how I need that. When I get up from this place, will you follow me? ... VIEW POST
Child of God, You Have Nothing to Fear.
Discouragement and overwhelm are knocking on the walls of my weary heart. Do you sense the unwelcome guests? If this is you too, I’d like to remind you (and me) of something... Child of God, nothing can separate you from God’s love and power - not for a second. This means in every detail, each tiny step you take, through all moments of confusion, frustration, loneliness, busyness, or exasperated struggle in your day... you are being held. His almighty power remains in control. He allows ... VIEW POST
Having a Pity Party? You Can Find Peace in Your Everyday Yuck.
I have heard the song a hundred times. I’ve sang it just as many. And it’s not the first time I was overcome by emotion... But, yesterday was different. My voice began to crack when the words came out of my mouth... “Holy Spirit You are welcome here…” And by the time I got to, “...what our hearts long for… To be overcome by Your Presence Lord,” I was full on choked up to my eyeballs as I fought the tears from pouring over my lower lids. As I’ve grown in my walk in faith, it now happens this ... VIEW POST
Letting a Dream Die to Prepare to Receive It: Growing Our Family
My journal entry, July 31, 2017… I literally fell to the floor of my bedroom closet early this morning when that little line appeared… in absolute AWE! In awe of God’s Love, in awe of His faithfulness, in awe of His power, and His PLAN… for me, for Michael, for our three kids, our whole family. I hope and pray I can put all the pieces together in writing someday… to remind me of how God nudged me, spoke to me, worked in me, worked through others to show me His desire for me. To remind me how ... VIEW POST
