“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 As a friend and I were walking, enjoying the beautiful spring day, our conversation ended up, as it always does, sharing about God and His faithfulness in our lives. God’s eternal…
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 It seems like we’re always waiting- waiting in line at the grocery store, waiting for the doctor, waiting for the phone call, the test result, the…
“In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Romans 8:37 Have you ever felt defeated in life or in your circumstances? Have you ever felt your future is defeated as well? The definition of the word “defeat” is the act of being overcome, a setback, overthrown, brought to nothing; frustration,…
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Matthew 6:14 Do you realize that forgiving someone is actually a gift to yourself and holding onto unforgiveness actually leads to bitterness and pain that keep you stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and emotions? Forgiving…
“He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them– he remains faithful forever.”Psalm 146:6 When my sons were young, we watched Disney’s The Lion King together. Their tender hearts and mine were impacted by the death of Mufasa. The impact of the death of a parent on a child’s life was…
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:13,14 As a teenage girl, I loved to play the piano and sing songs from Carole King’s Tapestry album. I dreamed of being the…
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 We’re all familiar with the term Fake News – but what about Fake Hope during this upcoming Christmas a…
All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize. 1 Corinthians 9:25 Are you a self-starter when it comes to going to the gym? Honestly, I’m not. I purposely need to make a workout date with a friend, to keep me from rescheduling or postponing the inevitable, productive pain that comes…
“He makes everything work out according to His plan.” Ephesians 1:11 I can relate to Garth Brooks’ famous song “Unanswered prayers.” The chorus of the song goes like this: Sometimes I thank God, for unanswered prayers Remember when you’re talkin’, to the man upstairs And just because he doesn’t answer, doesn’t mean he don’t care Some…