Breaking the fallow ground, sowing with seed, bursting with fruit.
We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned to us by the One who sent us. John 9:4. Lord, What is My Purpose? I am a naturally laid back, "type B" personality in a world full of "type A" driven people. Don't get me wrong, I can be very driven and self-motivated when I put … Continue reading Purpose Over Passivity
Seek the Lord while He may be found. Call upon Him while He is near. Isaiah 55:6. This is the first week of summer break, and I am fully breathing it in on this cool, rainy morning. I added a few spring plantings this weekend, and having my hands in the dirt brought a refreshing … Continue reading Purpose Over Workaholism
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 If I were speaking to my three adult children this morning (well, two adults and one very independent 17yo), I would remind them that this is the only life we get … Continue reading One Life
The Lord will not reject His people; He will not abandon His special possession. Psalm 94:14 We all experience rejection from time to time. It doesn't necessarily feel good, but it's a normal part of life. I know from experience that rejection and approval addiction are probably the most difficult enemies to beat because they typically originate … Continue reading Overcoming Rejection
God sets the lonely in families, He leads out the prisoners with singing. Psalm 68:6 Whenever I get bogged down in life - and it happens to all of us from time to time - the Lord so often reminds me, "it's not about what you do, it's about who you are." Long ago the LORD said … Continue reading It’s About Who You Are
Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him... Colossians 2:7. Let's begin with this... When we have lived our lives in church and with the things of God, sometimes our daily relationship with Him can become stale. We can forget the sweetness and strength that come from His … Continue reading Costly Fruit
I have engraved you on the palms of My hands; your walls are continually before Me. Isaiah 49:16 You know, life is strange. Moms. Women. Whoever you are, wherever you are. Whatever daily life looks like for us - the biggest part of our job is to "hold it together." That seems to be our … Continue reading Come to the Middle of Me…
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing... Romans 15:13 We have to believe that God is working behind the scenes on our behalf. This is where hope begins! In everything we do, in every circumstance we face, if we believe in the saving work of Jesus, then we … Continue reading God at Work
Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 I want to live a small, quiet life. I want to live a life at peace with God, and with those around me. I like to work, and I want to help others... especially those who need the same freedom the Lord … Continue reading Living Without Strife
One who breaks open the way will go up before them... Micah 2:12 Here we are at the beginning of another brand new year! I have had a wonderful two weeks off from work, and though seven more days of time at home with my family does sound amazing, it's time to get back out there and … Continue reading 2024: Give It All to God
Broken & Sown 