Breaking the fallow ground, sowing with seed, bursting with fruit.
Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Psalm 84:3 My parents are bird watchers. They can tell you of both the male and female versions of red-winged blackbirds, cardinals, blue jays, wrens, finches, … Continue reading More Than Many Sparrows
Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith [and confident trust in My power] has made you well.” Mark 10:52a AMP Sitting here in my front room on a Saturday night, at the century-old table currently serving as my desk, I'm thinking about faith, and have been for the last few weeks. I've wondered why I … Continue reading Fierce Faith
Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. Psalm 119:34 I remember the first time I looked around a room full of Christian men and realized I was surrounded by giants. Spiritual giants of the faith. Men who believed and spoke and led well in … Continue reading Hearts of Men in the Hands of God
Today is Saturday, as I write this. This blog will go out early tomorrow morning as the first one of this new year, twenty twenty-six. I’m excited to see what surprises the Lord has in store! It was a full week at work with new incoming Nursing students scrambling to finish their clinical compliance requirements. … Continue reading Enter Through the Narrow Gate
"Your Savior is born today in David's city. He is Christ the Lord." Luke 2 :11 CEB "Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable Gift." 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thank you all for your presence here. You are truly a blessing! Praying God's peace and rest for you and your family this Christmas holiday. Merry Christmas!
Sitting in my reading chair early on this cold December morning, sipping coffee and keeping cozy under my fuzzy electric throw, my mind wanders through all the plans and to-do lists of this beautiful Christmas season. We’re nearly done with our gift shopping, and the next grocery run will include supplies for family brunches with … Continue reading Stress of the Season
As we are nearing the gate of a new year, my thoughts lean toward seasons of waiting, seasons of new beginnings, and open doors with much opposition. Waiting can be difficult, especially when the years have been long, sometimes confusing, and preparation has been arduous. But God does not waste our time, even when His … Continue reading Walk Well Through the Open Door
I can't believe how quickly this semester has flown by. Do you feel that way? August and September seemed to drag on forever, and then all of a sudden, it's mid-November and there's only one week of school left before finals and Christmas break. It's surreal. Leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, my mind is … Continue reading The “Givens” of a Thankful Heart
*An unfinished version of this post was accidentally published and emailed to followers in the middle of the night. This is the finished version. I hope you enjoy.* So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 18:4 NLT As a mom who’s raised three … Continue reading Humble Like Children
For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, declares the Lord. Isaiah 55:8 This is my birthday month, and it's one of my favorite months of the year. The sunshine and shadows shift into fall mode, nights and early mornings become crisp with cool air, and I get to celebrate the … Continue reading It’s All About Perspective
Broken & Sown 