Have you ever been in a crowded room, yet felt completely alone? Have you ever been surrounded by people, yet felt lonely and isolated? It’s easy to do and yet, truly, as Christians, we are never alone. God has promised over and over in his word that he is ALWAYS…
Can you believe we just finished week 3 of the Confident Trust Bible reading plan? I love these simple studies so very much, because of the flexibility and consistency of using them. God’s Word is so relevant to today. The way His Spirit speaks to mine floods my soul with…
Mark me as tardy. Today’s post was due on Friday to wrap up last week’s Confident Trust Bible reading plan week 2 summary. I missed a deadline and have several projects that are running behind, so I’m tempted to feel overwhelmed. But this Bible reading plan has emphasized to my…
Today I’m counting my blessings after spending the last week preparing for and speaking at the AWANA Vantage Conference. What an incredible conference it was and I enjoyed chatting with some familiar faces and meeting lots of new folks as well! I thought you might enjoy a few of these…
Welcome to the Perfect Peace Bible reading challenge final summary! Normally I post a summary each week, but week 3, somehow I skipped (?) So today we are wrapping up the Perfect Peace reading plan since we finished the reading on Friday. It’s incredible how much peace permeated my soul…
Growing up in a tiny town, the morning sights and sounds were much different than my current suburban life. My family lived next to a small road that led to the solitary stoplight in “the city.” We heard a few cars drive past, but there was no “morning rush.” Mostly…
Welcome to the Confident Trust Bible reading challenge for April! Trust is a strong word, isn’t it? I can remember a sermon illustration about trust from when I was a child. My pastor placed a chair across the room and began to talk about how much he trusted that chair…
Happy Friday! Here we are at the end of week 2 for the monthly Bible reading challenge and I can hardly believe it! There were some days this week that the reading was so perfect that I couldn’t help but sit up and take notice. Then there were other days…
Each spring arrives in God’s perfect timing and this year is no different. The signs of spring’s arrival are promising progress! Last week the brave, first flowers appeared in their beds, contrasting their pretty purple hues and dark green leaves against the dull mulch. Several mornings I awoke to the…
Yesterday I snapped a photo of the first crocus in our family’s yard this year. Today we woke up to snowdust on the ground. I suppose if there is one thing that never changes, it’s that things are always changing. I personally believe that transitions are often perceived as disruptions and…
In a world of chaos and confusion, discovering a peaceful setting feels like finding a gold mine. Shining and glistening away from busy distractions and disturbances, a few moments of quiet is a beautiful gift. While taking time to enjoy tranquil environments and serene locations is of utmost importance, finding peace…
What would happen if you wrote a love letter to God each day for a month? This was the question in my head and on my heart several weeks ago. I can hardly believe that today is the last day of the True Love Bible reading challenge. In this month’s…
