Some days I struggle to find beauty inside however hard I try. Some days in particular I am weighed down by all the impossible, unachieveable, disasterous, painful and exhausting parts of my life. I don’t know about you, but when I’m having one of those days my shoulders droop and I find myself looking down. [...]

“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will – to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us [...]

…love our Lord Jesus Christ with a love incorruptible…” Ephesians 6 I have heard and read this Scripture many times over the years. Today (because the Word is alive and powerful) it hit me in a deeper place in my heart. To have a love for Christ that cannot be corrupted by “the world” – [...]

I want to start the year off in prayer for you. Oh, you want specifics? Ok – I’m praying for courage! Courage for you and for me. The kind of courage that grabs you by the hand and pulls you through the flames unscathed. Courage to lift your eyes off the ground and up to [...]

I didn’t want him to go out for a bike ride so close to dinner – so close to dark. The possibilities of all that could happen nearly paralyzed me. A couple teenagers riding across town in the bike lane during 5 o’clock traffic posed too many what ifs for me. But he’s 18 now, [...]

A new beginning…isn’t that what God offers His children every day of our lives. You never have to fear God’s rejection when you come to Him. You never have to fear that He won’t forgive you. A new year has begun. A new beginning. A new year to walk in the abundant life. “The old [...]

After starting a new diet, I altered my drive to work to avoid passing my favorite bakery. I accidentally drove by the bakery this morning and there in the window was a host of goodies. I felt this was no accident, so I prayed, “Lord, it is up to You. If you want me to [...]