Text: Joshua 1:8-9 The Lord has been speaking to me a lot about courage lately. Since the beginning of this year, God has very much been at work in my heart, helping me to gain momentum in developing my dreams, desires, passions and gifts, and deploying them out where He has called. To do this, however, requires that I have courage. Courage to dream big. Courage… Read More
The God of Second Chances
Text: Jonah 3 + 4 Following up from last week’s study of Jonah 1+2, this week we find Jonah washed up on the seashore and commanded by God, again, to preach repentance to the people of Nineveh for their wickedness. And this time, Jonah is quick to obey. Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: “Go to the… Read More
Run to God
Text: Jonah 1 + 2 I am a runner and I LOVE to run. I’m one of those people (as my friends say) who actually likes to wake up at 4 am to get to the gym before work and get my run in, and who makes plans around my training schedule. (Another self-disclosure: I go through two to three pairs of running… Read More
Wait. Confess. Pray.
Ever have one of those days? Or one of those weeks? Or maybe those days and weeks go on for months, or maybe a year, even longer? A period of time where it just feels like one. thing. after. another. You ask and think to yourself, “Really? Again? When will this end? What on earth did I do to deserve this? Will… Read More
Original Design
It’s a quiet Sunday morning here at the ranch. I love when the day starts out like this. Mornings like these keep me soaking a little bit longer and savoring every last moment of this time with coffee, journal, and bible, wrapped in a warm, cozy blanket in my comfy over-sized chair. These are the moments that matter – these… Read More
A Psalm for Sunday
Following the difficult circumstances of this past week, it only seems appropriate to write a short, relaxed post today. And being that it’s Sunday (the day of rest), I thought I’d share a passage of Scripture that God has brought to my attention over and over again since last weekend. It’s a great reminder to seek God for the rest,… Read More
Preparing the Heart for Christmas
The days of Advent have wound down and Christmas Eve is here! The time to be with family and friends, to take a break from the fast pace of life, and to revel in the beauty, grace, joy and peace that comes from the whole reason for this season – “God With Us” – is just what this girl needs…. Read More
A Thrill of Hope
Earlier this week, I read the following in a post on the Naptime Diaries blog … “Christmas is coming. People are celebrating. The twinkle lights are out and even though this is a season of materialism and buying and gifts, it’s also a season of seeing the really beautiful parts of community blossom and materialize. And if all else fails,… Read More
Anticipating Advent
It’s December 1st. The beginning of Advent. The countdown to Christmas, and subsequently the New Year. The past few years, I have come to very much enjoy this particular part of the year – this winding down of time and reflecting back on previous months – and the opportunity to draw close to God and prepare my heart for His… Read More
A Song for Sunday
Just a quick post to share a song that’s been ministering to me lately as I handle the tasks of each day and begin preparing my heart and mind for the upcoming holiday season. It’s also a perfect reminder of God’s love on this Sabbath Sunday. I hope it speaks to you too. Enjoy, friends! “God With Us” – All… Read More