Christmas – the time of year we reflect on the miracle of Christ’s birth… The breath of heaven that came down to give us the opportunity of everlasting life. And Mary, what an amazing example of faith. One of my all time favorite verses… Continue Reading “Breath of Heaven”
Hydroplaning – it happens when a tire encounters more water thank it can scatter. Water pressure in the front of the wheel pushes water under the tire, and the tire is then separated from the road surface by a thin film of water and… Continue Reading “Driving Rain”
Count it all joy.. Today was tough. I knew God was in control. I felt such a covering over my family. And yet, it was still tough. Right when G’s surgery was starting we were all being evacuated from the waiting room due to… Continue Reading “”
Love and forgiveness go hand in hand. Both require action on our part. Both require personal commitment. It’s a process. There will be days (maybe even months or years) when you don’t feel like loving or forgiving. In those times, it becomes a commitment… Continue Reading “Overflow of Grace”
1Thes 5:16-24 tells us to – Rejoice always, pray continually and give thanks in everything… because He who calls us faithful. It’s easy to rejoice and be thankful when things are going well and promises have been fulfilled. But it’s what we do when… Continue Reading “Rejoice…. ALWAYS”
Today I’m reminded, yet again, to rejoice in hope – patient in affliction – and persistent in prayer (Romans 12:12). It’s been a pretty rough last six months. My faith has never been more tested. Everyday life, pressures on all sides with no relief… Continue Reading “Unrelenting faith… God’s uninterupted peace”
Growing up I loved to look through the comics section in the Sunday paper at my grandparent’s house and cut out the ‘love is’ comic. I’d daydream of the day that I was happliy married with a dozen kiddos in tow (yes, I actually… Continue Reading “Love is….”
Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Have you ever been in that moment, where you’re waiting on an answer or action from God? Waiting for… the right mate, a baby, a job, test… Continue Reading “Hope Floats…”
Re posting this because I needed it today…Hebrews 12:1 ‘ … and let us run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the appointed course of the race that is set before us.’ — I LOVE this. Not only because I love to… Continue Reading “Patient Endurance”
One of our weekend rituals is to make pancakes or waffles for breakfast. It’s one of the things my family loves most. Well, on this particular day – I seemingly forgot one (what I thought to be probably insignificant) ingredient… SALT. My recipe only… Continue Reading “Don’t forget the salt…”