“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” Revelation 22:13 The first words, in the first chapter, in the first book of the Bible are, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis) The last words, in the last chapter, in the […]
“For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 We gauge our circumstances by what we think can happen. We limit outcomes by what we see as possibilities. We lower God’s ability by what we understand. Our problems then stack up with an assurance they cannot be solved. Yet, God says… There is no marriage […]
“…and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him.” Deuteronomy 30:20 I was slighted. Forgive. But Lord, I don’t want to. Forgive. Lord, I can’t right now. Forgive. It doesn’t feel right. Forgive. Ok, Lord. You’ll be healed. I trust You. You’ll be strengthened. I feel relieved! I […]
“…we too may live a new life.” Romans 6:4 We had our windows cleaned the other day. Yes, I hire someone to do them—please don’t hate. It takes him no time at all to get it done–he has his squeegee thingy, a stack of soft cloths, just the right fluid mixture. Me, on the other hand…a spray […]
Weddings are great. Marriages can be, too. Before I go on, let me say in full disclosure—I failed in marriage in the past. It was brief. I was young. God was not a part of it. We, were not part of it. It was rushed and shallow. I made mistakes. I learned much. Today, I […]
“Saul waited seven days but Samuel did not come.” 1 Samuel 13:8 It seems like decision-making has befallen my household. Not the little decisions that make up day-to-day stuff, but the big ones. Things to do with say… jobs, and homes, and moving, and money, and uhhhh…the list seems too big! It seems to be […]
“‘Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?’ Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’” Matthew 22:36-37 NIV It’s been almost 20 years since I gave my heart to Jesus. The day I did, I was a working girl. The […]
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1Peter 5:1 No matter the delivery—you know it when you get it. Whether by phone call, or snail mail, or email—you just know when the news hits it signals a coming storm. Out of nowhere, in an instant, clouds of angst take over a […]
