Breaking the fallow ground, sowing with seed, bursting with fruit.
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times in every way... 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Lord, today we thank You for Your peace. In John 14:27, the Bible tells us that Jesus has given us His peace, He actually left it with us. He did not give it to us like … Continue reading Peace is Yours
Sitting in my chair this cold, drowsy Sunday afternoon... watching football, eating leftover Andolini's pizza and homemade chocolate chip cookies, and trying not to doze off. House is quiet, kids are gone for the next few hours. Time to start thinking about the week ahead. I want to follow the Lord with every part of … Continue reading Keep On
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20 Repost from July, 2022. Happy Thanksgiving! Above all things, I want to be thankful. In every phase of life, in the midst of every circumstance, no matter … Continue reading Thankful.
And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You. Psalm 39:7 I am thankful for so many things in my life. Sitting here in my sort of messy room at the end of a full day, I am thinking back to all I have experienced in the last 20 years … Continue reading Protecting Hope
If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. Luke 9:23 Tonight, I am sitting at home on our first wintery Friday night of the season, enjoying my sweats, cozy slippers, and big mug of hot chocolate. Sounds of fighter planes fill the background as … Continue reading Just Follow
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21 Everywhere we turn in this life, every moment of every day, there is, at the very least, the potential for trouble. We can fight it and deny … Continue reading Trouble
And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14 Good morning, friends. Let's talk about leading with love... Throughout my life, I have at times led with selfishness, pride, arrogance, and control. But I desire to lead with love. This is what the Lord has shown me: Accept people for who … Continue reading Lead with Love
We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. 1 John 4:16 Have you ever known that you were right about something, but no one around you would listen? Have you … Continue reading Love & Purpose… even in the midst of the storm.
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20 Above all things, I want to be thankful. In every phase of life, in the midst of every circumstance, no matter what my eyes may see or … Continue reading Thankful.
The Lord your God is in your midst, a Mighty One who will save... Zephaniah 3:17 Today, I just want to write from my heart and see what comes out. I spent time with a friend from church yesterday sharing our hearts and life experiences with each other. I shared stories of my battles and victories, and … Continue reading For the Love of God
Broken & Sown 