Faith

What God Calls Us To BE: BEING Comes Before DOING in Christ

What God Calls Us To BE: BEING Comes Before DOING in Christ

Often we spend too much time being busy and not enough on being what God calls us to be. Jesus calls us to BE BORN AGAIN first, but throughout scripture we are called to be so much more as we grow in our relationship with Christ.  "Beloved, we are God's children now,...

What to Do with the Anxious Thoughts Racing Through Your Mind

What to Do with the Anxious Thoughts Racing Through Your Mind

My mind is struggling, today, dear friends. It has been for weeks. So, what do I do with the anxious thoughts racing through my mind? Again, and again, I replay dramatic events. I think of the evil that has happened, the things I could/should have done differently,...

When the Blessed Become the Bleeding: Trusting God in Our Pain

When the Blessed Become the Bleeding: Trusting God in Our Pain

We are the blessed ones. God has been good to us, and we’ve served Him. We’re the ones who walk with the hurting families, who intercede for them, who cry with and for them. Our families aren’t perfect, but the drama and heartache others face . . . that’s not for us....

Glimpses of Glory For Our Longing Hearts

Glimpses of Glory For Our Longing Hearts

“But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”—” 1 Corinthians 2:9 ESV JUST A GLIMPSE of GLORY Oh, if only! If only we could have a glimpse into what is to come!  It would only...

“All things? Really?”- Trusting God to work All Things for Good

“All things? Really?”- Trusting God to work All Things for Good

I love Romans 8:28, don’t you? God is working all things together for good. He gives me such comfort in that thought. But, to be honest, sometimes, I doubt.   My heart questions, “ALL things? Really?” When I take my eyes off Jesus and focus on my circumstances that...

Peace Like a River? God’s Love Flows in Turbulent Times

Peace Like a River? God’s Love Flows in Turbulent Times

  Do you remember the kids’ song, “I’ve Got Peace Like a River?” Right now I am sitting by D’lo Creek, but it looks like a river. Because of recent rain, the brown water is flowing swiftly, and loudly. The current that usually cascades over shallow rocks is...

Scriptures to Pray When You Need Peace

One of my very favorite Scripture passages is John 16:33. It reminds me that no matter what I face, Jesus has already overcome it. I can “take heart” or “be of good cheer” knowing His peace is mine. So many people are desperate for peace that only Jesus can provide....

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