Congratulations, you made it to 2022! Some of you out there might have thought 2020 would never end, but here you are, two years later, with more than your fair share of stories and battle scars. Even with all the craziness in the world, beginning a new year brings me great joy. It holds the hope of a new season. But it also holds a lot of undue pressure. Does anything here sound like you?
Read MoreRecently, I went on a run without my headphones or cellphone and asked God to help me listen. I told God many times that I was ready to hear His plan for me as my feet pounded the pavement. As I looked into the trees, I heard the rustling of the leaves and felt God impress upon me something unexpected.
Read MoreI love clouds. When I was younger, I would stare at clouds and see animals or faces. In the morning and at night, I love watching how white clouds change into gorgeous colors. As I walked earlier, I felt God tug at my heart. He loves us so much that He often gives beautiful paintings..
Read MoreFew people would argue the majesty of the mountains. Something about them inspires a little bit of awe inside of us. When we begin to pray over a challenge in our lives, it might be helpful to realize that the Mountain Maker is the One we approach.
Read MoreThe world can be uncertain and sometimes being open, whether it is open to change, open to new people or just open about our feelings, can be challenging. But I believe when we keep our eyes on the One who is certain, it becomes a little easier. Knowing and trusting in Christ’s love for us and His incredible faithfulness allows us to have hope that there are things that are immovable, unchangeable and trustworthy…
Read MoreThis morning I ran past a bunch of massive weeds and overgrown bushes that has taken over the side walk. It has been getting worse for months. No one ever does anything about it, all of us walking along the path just go around the massive weeds or get wacked in the face. Every time I went past I grumbled “ugh, stupid weeds, now my shoes are going to get soaked in the muddy grass again…”
Well, today I decided that even without the proper tools, I was taking those weeds out. It actually barely took 10 minutes. Pulling up the weeds and clearing the path, I remembered the words that Paul wrote in his letter to the Colossians.
Read MoreOne of the most famous kings, the Hebrew King David, was known for being one of biggest underdogs of all time. Before he was king, he was a shepherd boy, the youngest and least of all his seven brothers. But going from rags to richest did not make David proud, but instead more aware of his need for God. In fact, he relied on God so much, he constantly said….
Read MoreYesterday, a woman came up to my husband and I on the beach and shared some fun news- a nearby seaturtle nest was hatching its last little egg. What proceeded was a group of the three of us, growing to nine people cheering on a baby sea turtle across the beach to its ocean destination. It brought up alot of thoughts inside me. It got me thinking about what we think the world or people owe us. While in nature, animals take their lot in life and just live without comparison or a desire have things easier or different.
How often do we open our eyes and are more aware of the lists of things that need to be done than the things of things that God could do? How much more of a gift could our days be if we opened our eyes and our first thought was “I wonder what God will do today?”
Read MoreHere’s a not-often quoted verse from scripture: “God allows the rain to fall on the just and the unjust” (Matthew 5:45). Why isn’t it quoted much? That’s for another day! Haha!
One meaning of this verse is that we all are given the means to be refreshed each day. We all have blessings showered on us, regardless of whether we live by God’s will or not. And it is also a good reminder that God is sending refreshment to us daily, whether we deserve it or not..
This means that God sends each one of us something to celebrate
Read MoreDoes anyone else, like me, sometimes loses sight of the big picture? I mean, professing faith in Jesus means there are some hugely wonderful truths in the world. Truths like God adores us (Romans 8:39). Truths like He created a gorgeous world for us to live in (Genesis 1:27-29). Truths like He sends a Comforter and Counselor to us when we need it most (John 14:26).
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