It’s hard at times to understand how our God of all creation can be present with any one of us specifically and care about our personal needs and issues. In the “why me” moments, remember those times when you felt His peace, when you felt Him near, or when He intervened. It’s through the remembering…
Challenges come in many forms, and we feel threatened in lots of ways. We can find comfort though in knowing that God is with us, for us, and will not fail us, and He is greater than anything that will ever come against us. In trusting through the threats and depending on God’s protection and…
Though clearly seeing God’s faithfulness, I still have doubts, I still wonder if He is with me, I still fail Him miserably. And yet, each time I humbly approach and submit to Him, in some way He opens the eyes of my heart and shows me His presence. I’m thankful for that. “Open My Eyes“…
I listen to the Lord much like I listen to others in life…sadly…by matching the words to what I want to hear or know, rather than truly embracing what is heard and faithfully wrapping my thoughts actions around those words. Listening now is truly different for me. “Listen“ I move ahead, my goals in mind,Listening…
In those darkest of times, when we’re broken to the core, it’s then through faith we can find that piercing moment of peace that comes from the recognition of being held by our Savior, who also suffered and was broken, and cries with us in that pain. With His grace, mercy, and love, we’re able…
This poem reflects my journey over the years to know God more…to get into His word…to be aware of His presence…to get a much better (and simpler) understanding of faith. Oh what a journey it has been, and as I look back, I can now see clearly how He was watching over me each step…
It’s typically in hindsight that I realize the limitless power and understanding of the Lord. My goal though – to trust and fully believe that He is with me, for me, and will not fail me – in each moment – stepping forth in faith and depending on His strength, provision, and protection. “Limitless God“…
There’s an abundance of hate in this world, making it hard sometimes to love through the hate. Yet that’s what we’re asked to do. With faith, we can be confident that love endures and is victorious. And in God’s Word, we have the perfect example in Jesus of love conquering hate. May love endure for…
One of the biggest challenges for me is trusting that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord. But one thing I’ve found in my journey in faith is that peace can be found when we truly believe in God’s faithfulness, that He has a plan for each of us, and…
