The events of 2020 certainly attempted to distract us from the Lord. As followers of Christ, what do we do with disappointment, especially when cause for it seems to multiply on a daily basis? All too often we lose perspective and miss an opportunity to deepen our walk with the Lord and grow in faith, wisdom, and real knowledge of Him. Amidst chaos, calamity, and uncertainty in our world, are … [Read more...] about What Do We Do With Disappointment?
20 Questions for Personal Growth
Here we go! We close a year and open another. Reflect on the past and look to the future. Flip the calendars! Out with the old, in with the new. Endings that lead to new beginnings. Hearts full of hope for the days ahead, even if the future holds so many questions. My youngest daughter used to love playing 20 questions. We would play this fun game at the end of the day just before bed. This … [Read more...] about 20 Questions for Personal Growth
The Eclipse: God Did That!
Weeks leading up to April 8, 2024, photos of an arc shaped line across the map of North America flooded social media, the news, and the internet. Most days, most people pay no attention to the heavens, except maybe to consult the “weather” for what to wear, or to promote a “save the earth” agenda. What’s different about this? A full solar eclipse is visible over the United States. The moon … [Read more...] about The Eclipse: God Did That!
Praise Him in The Storm
This post is a result of a writing challenge prompt; "Sharing my voice feels like..." Sharing my voice feels like . . ...letting everyone see me naked. ...putting myself in an arena with angry, hungry lions. ...flying a plane with no idea what I'm doing. ...risking everything to say what I believe the Lord puts on my heart to say. ...letting others throw stones and knives at … [Read more...] about Praise Him in The Storm
Commissioned
I ponder His lovingkindness More wonderful than life As He speaks He directs In His way that is right If I veer from the path He has made to me so clear My soul would be burdened And so desperate to hear His Word that speaks so tender To my heart, to my soul The words He gave forever To each one in His fold Trust Him on this path tho winding What He … [Read more...] about Commissioned
GOOD FRIDAY
T'was on Good Friday long agoMankind bore such heavy weightPlagued by death's most certain blowA full ransom must be paidT'was our debt aloneOnly One could take our placeFor the sin of mortal flesh to atoneAnd this eternal debt eraseNeither sin nor misdeedDid He commit to this meritYet no defense did He speakIn love and obedience He'd bear itThe power was all HisTo take up or lay down His … [Read more...] about GOOD FRIDAY