Forgetting what is behind, [we will] press on toward the goal. Phil 3:14 This moment is all we have.  We are not promised the next breath, and yet we live most of our lives regretting the past and worrying about the future. Yesterday is long gone, and tomorrow may never come… how can we live … Continue reading Living for Now →

It's time to draw my line in the sand. Enough is enough. Ahh, Spring Break... Sitting at home in my favorite chair lazily watching the sunrise on a Monday morning feels like my favorite thing in the world right now. Hot cup of coffee, PJs and cozy socks still intact, nothing to do for at … Continue reading Everyday Boundaries →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works. Ephesians 2:10 My middle child will be a senior in high school next year. We won't discuss the many emotions wrapped up in that statement. And as if that's not bad enough, my youngest child will be in 9th grade. <Appalled.> They just … Continue reading Faith for College →