“You are the light of the world–like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine outContinue reading “This Little Light of Mine…”
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Surrender, Not Abandonment…
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 God I see now that You gave up Your Son, but You did not abandon Him. Jesus, You gave up Your right to beContinue reading “Surrender, Not Abandonment…”
We Can Do This…
“For God is working in you, giving you the desire, and the power to do what pleases him.” Philippians 2:13. God, You are working in me to desire, and do what pleases You. So, even if it doesn’t make sense, I need to trust that what I’m doing by pursuing truth and honesty, and theContinue reading “We Can Do This…”
Your Heart…
“The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 This is the best pathway for my life. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be here. You advise me and watch over me and that’s why I’m here in this place, this situation, theseContinue reading “Your Heart…”
Trigger Alert!!!
“Women should be silent during church meetings. It is not proper for them to speak. They should be submissive, just as the law says. If they have any questions, they should ask their husbands at home, for it is improper for women to speak in church meetings.” 1 Corinthians 14:34 & 35. Wow! This paragraphContinue reading “Trigger Alert!!!”
Discovering What Is True…
“No one can know a person’s thoughts except that person’s own spirit, and no one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit.”1 Corinthians 2:11 NLT This verse is huge to me because it validates what I’ve recently discovered: My thoughts about Your thoughts must come from Your Spirit inside me. Not from other people.Continue reading “Discovering What Is True…”
What Way???
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow Me.’” Matthew 16:24. Lord, why does my heart sink when I read verses like this? Why do I automatically default to thinking I have to try harderContinue reading “What Way???”
Being Real…
“As the Father has loved Me, I too have loved you. Remain in My love.” John 15:9 I was created to be loved for who I am. Not what I do. You love me for how You created me. Period. I know cannot earn Your love, and now I’m realizing neither can I earn theContinue reading “Being Real…”
Keep Going…
“But Jesus spoke to them at once. Don’t be afraid,” He said. “Take courage. I am here!” Matthew 14:27 Peter stepped out on the water and trusted You, Jesus. The law of gravity said that was wrong. People who saw him thought he was a fool. Everything inside him was scared to death. But that’sContinue reading “Keep Going…”
The Right Now…
“As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for You, O God.” Psalms 42:1 I can’t know the future. The future is what I’m afraid of. I only have the “right now.” Right now, I can only make the best choices I know how. I can learn from my past choices andContinue reading “The Right Now…”
Conversations With Jesus 