Breaking the fallow ground, sowing with seed, bursting with fruit.
You delivered to me five talents; here, I have made five talents more. Matthew 25:20b In Matthew 25's Parable of the Talents, a man [Jesus] went on a journey and entrusted his property to his three servants. "To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went … Continue reading Obedience is My Reward
I can’t believe October starts tomorrow, mostly because it still feels like it's 90 degrees outside. October is my birthday month, and therefore my favorite month of the year. How do you celebrate your birthday? I make it a point to do all my favorite things at some point during the month. I used to … Continue reading Halloween: Darkness and Light
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10 Why am I really here? What is my true purpose in life? Is this all there is, or did I miss something? If I missed it, then what do I do now? Is … Continue reading Fan the Flame of God’s Gifts
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4. Stepping into the University coffee shop this morning for my grande sugar-free iced latte, I overheard two young women discussing, “how great God’s love is for us!” One of them spoke in animated tones about this topic from one of yesterday’s lectures. She was so … Continue reading Take Up the Fight: Standing in the Way of the Wolf
Let the sound of His praise be heard! Psalm 66:8. Every day, all day long, we must look for the positives. We must seek them out and be determined to find them. The voice of the world is overwhelmingly negative, especially right now. What is screaming in our face often hides what is sweetly whispering … Continue reading Focus on the Blessing: Story of the Ten Lepers
I had only heard about You before, but now my eyes have seen You. Job 42:5. Burnout changed my life. Well, what Christ did for me through burnout changed my life. It defined my life… created this life I now live. What I went through was devastating, and I pray you never have to experience it, … Continue reading Burned Out
I have loved you, My people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to Myself. Jeremiah 31:3 Numbers 27 The five daughters of Zelophehad had no land. Zelophehad was an Israelite who died in the desert, and he had no sons. Because Israel was patriarchal and the family line was passed … Continue reading An Impossible Miracle: Esther and the Five Daughters of Zelophehad
And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14 Hello, 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 they … Continue reading Lead with Love
artist It has been quite a summer! These weeks usually fly by for our active family of five, but it feels like this summer break started six months ago. We had one trip planned for the summer--a long weekend in San Antonio to celebrate an anniversary, a birthday, and our son's marching band performance. We … Continue reading God IS Moving
"Follow Me," Jesus said to him. Luke 5:27 First posted five years ago... Apart from His grace we can do nothing. Sitting here before the Lord, before my life, feeling frustrated, exhausted, burdened... I shouldn't feel this way. There are things I know are right to do, and things I know the Lord wants me … Continue reading Remember Grace
Broken & Sown 