But to all who received Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12 Believe + Receive = Become Let's start at the beginning. If you are reading this today, you are one who is loved by God. No matter who you are, no matter what you … Continue reading I Am a Child of God →

Good evening, friends. I hope you're all doing well as I type this tonight. We are currently in our fourth hotel stay since Christmas, and our second one since last Thursday. I can’t remember another spring season quite as busy as this one. We’re working hard to focus on just one thing at a time.  … Continue reading From Worry to Hope →

Therefore I [Paul], a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Ephesians 4:1 NLT As God's dear children, we are to imitate Him in everything we do, living a life filled with love, and following the example of Christ (Eph … Continue reading Fighting for Unity, One to Another →

Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Psalm 84:3 My parents are bird watchers. They can tell you of both the male and female versions of red-winged blackbirds, cardinals, blue jays, wrens, finches, … Continue reading More Than Many Sparrows →

Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith [and confident trust in My power] has made you well.” Mark 10:52a AMP Sitting here in my front room on a Saturday night, at the century-old table currently serving as my desk, I'm thinking about faith, and have been for the last few weeks. I've wondered why I … Continue reading Fierce Faith →

Today is Saturday, as I write this. This blog will go out early tomorrow morning as the first one of this new year, twenty twenty-six. I’m excited to see what surprises the Lord has in store!  It was a full week at work with new incoming Nursing students scrambling to finish their clinical compliance requirements. … Continue reading Enter Through the Narrow Gate →

*An unfinished version of this post was accidentally published and emailed to followers in the middle of the night. This is the finished version. I hope you enjoy.* So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 18:4 NLT  As a mom who’s raised three … Continue reading Humble Like Children →

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 →

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 →