Sitting on my porch on Mother’s Day morning, I was feeling very thankful! As I thought about being a mom and life in general, I began to think about how many times I pray and ask God for things, fully expecting Him to hear me and answer.(Which is a bunch of prayers, if I’m being totally honest!) Then I began pondering the prayers answered verses the praise given for them! Regretfully, I felt like I probably had not been nearly... Read more
I have been pondering a subject to write about this past week, but nothing specific came to my mind. We took a little vacation to Myrtle Beach, SC this past weekend and each morning I would get up, grab my coffee, Bible, journal and head for the balcony. My original intention was to turn in my Bible and create a post for Facebook, Instagram and Patheos. Daily I read, but nothing grabbed my attention as something I should share in... Read more
I have a few questions for you to think about honestly as you read this post: Do you ever need little reminders to help you prioritize the importance of things in your life? Is your focus where it should be? Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the responsibilities you carry, and struggling to know where to even begin? Or is it possible that you know the order of importance for all the things required of you, but you just can’t... Read more
. Let me welcome you to my column, and confide in you, that I am in the midst of a struggle. I bet that’s not how you expect an author to start a post, now is it? Sometimes, just being open and honest, seems the best option for tackling a dilemma such as the one I find myself in at this time. I’m sure by now, you are intrigued and quite possibly confused, so please let me give you a... Read more
I wonder, “Have you ever thought about where you would be without Jesus?” I’m certain that this might seem like a strange thing to ask, but this subject has resonated through my mind all weekend. You see, I slowed down the rat race of my life in an effort to enjoy the beautiful weather and relax a bit. As I did so, I took my coffee, my journal, and my Bible and sat outside to enjoy the warmth of the... Read more
Upon opening my Bible this morning, I almost laughed as I read a verse that I had actually heard mentioned as I scrolled through some Facebook and Instagram videos the night before. You would think I would get used to this type of thing happening after all these years of studying my Bible and spending time in the Word. But it still amazes me when one specific verse is being brought to my attention, from two totally different sources. The... Read more
Ephesians 3:20 is one of my favorite verses, and one that I have claimed many times when I’ve faced difficult situations in my life! Thinking about this verse brings a sense of peace that I can’t really explain. Admittedly, I know the words by heart: “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think..,” and these words come to my mind quickly when I need them! This verse serves as a reminder... Read more
I’ve been struggling to write this past month, and honestly it has taken me by surprise. It has me admitting that “writer’s block” is a very real thing, and yet, wondering why now? I’ve heard this phrase for years, but never really experienced it, like I am in the present time. The truth is that more often than not, I usually have multiple subjects brewing in the back of my mind, just waiting to be shared. So this lack of... Read more
Just thinking about the verse that was on my cup this morning… “To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under Heaven.” As I began to think about this scripture, I recalled having heard this verse many times over the years, and more often than not, it was spoken at a funeral. However, as I consider it today my mind has me pondering it from a different perspective. It’s one that pertains to God’s timing for... Read more
When you see the words “Just Jesus,” what thoughts comes to mind? Does it make you think of one specific thing that “Just Jesus” is capable of doing? Does it make you think of how “Just Jesus” knows the real you? Does it bring to mind something that “Just Jesus” could have made possible in your life? Does it speak to your heart in any specific way at all? Pondering questions like these can help stir our hearts, as we... Read more
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