Breaking the fallow ground, sowing with seed, bursting with fruit.
You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow. Isaiah 62:2. I love the story of Mephibosheth, told throughout the second book of Samuel in the Old Testament. Mephibosheth was lame in both his feet. Many years ago, when I was learning to have a right relationship with … Continue reading What’s Your Name?
In His hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind. Job 12:10. King David wanted to build a house for God. The Ark of God had been returned to Jerusalem, the king had finally settled in his palace, and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies. David … Continue reading Letting Go of Outcomes
Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1. My husband and I have been married for almost 28 years. Before we began dating, it just so happened that we both separately decided to stop dating altogether. My husband says he felt like he didn't know what he was … Continue reading Letting Go of Others
Our God is in the heavens; He does all that He pleases. Psalm 115:3. I am typing away on a Saturday morning, relaxing at a random university table while waiting for my daughter to perform her Humorous Duet at a state Speech & Debate competition. I just happen to work at this university, so it’s … Continue reading Letting Go
A bruised reed He will not break... Isaiah 42:3. “A bruised reed He will not break, and a faintly burning wick He will not quench; He will faithfully bring forth justice.” Isaiah 42:3 ESV We live among bruised reeds. We rub shoulders with them every day, but do not notice them until they inadvertently show … Continue reading A Bruised Reed…
God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns. Psalm 46:5. It’s been a beautiful Spring Break week. University work allowed me to be home with all three of my young adult children this week, and we made the most of it! We took part … Continue reading We Don’t Just Rise Again
Keep on loving others, as long as life lasts. Hebrews 6:11 I love Hebrews chapter six. It’s one of those chapters I’ve read over and over through the years as a pattern for my life. It reminds me to always keep moving forward into maturity, not hashing and rehashing the basic teachings of Christ, but … Continue reading Keep On Loving Others
And I will make all My mountains a road, and My highways shall be raised up. Isaiah 49:11. When you feel like you have a mountain to climb in life, remember that it is the Lord who goes before you. He is not only the mountain mover, but He is also an expert mountain climber … Continue reading Mountains to Climb
I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. John 15:11. So, I dropped a 5 gallon bottle of water in the faculty breakroom this morning, and it busted and spilled water all over the floor, down my pants, and into my shoes. I … Continue reading Cultivate Joy
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV It’s okay to have problems. Having a problem does not cancel the calling of God on your life. It … Continue reading Stop Beating Yourself Up
Broken & Sown 