Breaking the fallow ground, sowing with seed, bursting with fruit.
I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Philippians 3:12. It is difficult to take hold of something new when our hands are already full. The process of letting go is about putting aside what we know so God can teach us what He knows. It sounds simple, … Continue reading Letting Go of Self
Our God is in the heavens; He does all that He pleases. Psalm 115:3. I am typing away on a Saturday morning, relaxing at a random university table while waiting for my daughter to perform her Humorous Duet at a state Speech & Debate competition. I just happen to work at this university, so it’s … Continue reading Letting Go
A bruised reed He will not break... Isaiah 42:3. “A bruised reed He will not break, and a faintly burning wick He will not quench; He will faithfully bring forth justice.” Isaiah 42:3 ESV We live among bruised reeds. We rub shoulders with them every day, but do not notice them until they inadvertently show … Continue reading A Bruised Reed…
God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns. Psalm 46:5. It’s been a beautiful Spring Break week. University work allowed me to be home with all three of my young adult children this week, and we made the most of it! We took part … Continue reading We Don’t Just Rise Again
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2. After a lifetime of Frontier City, Silver Dollar City, and Six Flags, the roller coasters at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio were the largest and scariest I had ever seen. The tallest I had ever ventured … Continue reading The Roller Coaster Principle
...for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life... James 1:12b. Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12 ESV This weekend I am sitting in a … Continue reading THE THREE-YEAR RULE FOR LIFE
Go in the strength you have... and I will be with you. Judges 6:14a, 16b. I think of these verses from Judges 6 often… “Go in the strength you have, am I not sending you?… I will be with you.” Just as Gideon was the least member of the weakest tribe, I am no one … Continue reading Made for More
Keep on loving others, as long as life lasts. Hebrews 6:11 I love Hebrews chapter six. It’s one of those chapters I’ve read over and over through the years as a pattern for my life. It reminds me to always keep moving forward into maturity, not hashing and rehashing the basic teachings of Christ, but … Continue reading Keep On Loving Others
And I will make all My mountains a road, and My highways shall be raised up. Isaiah 49:11. When you feel like you have a mountain to climb in life, remember that it is the Lord who goes before you. He is not only the mountain mover, but He is also an expert mountain climber … Continue reading Mountains to Climb
"... looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2 ESV For the joy set before Him, Christ endured the Cross. Christ endured the Cross for me. For all … Continue reading For the Joy Set Before Him
Broken & Sown 