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…
I’ve had some “aha” moments this month as I’ve traversed the True Love Bible reading plan. One of them is that folks often need so much love that they don’t even recognize how much they need it. Another has been that I don’t tell God nearly often enough how much…
Happy Friday! Today we take a glance back over the last week of monthly Bible reading challenge passages. Having a focus on the love of Christ this month has been such a blessing to me! I can’t believe we are already over halfway finished with this Bible reading plan. Let’s…
Last month I was challenged with the idea of writing a love letter to God. I’m not sure what prompted the thought, but it didn’t go away easily. Pretty soon I was pondering what I would write. And I also pondered: Why would you want to write a love letter to…
Friday is here and so is the Bible reading summary for the week! Hooray! How is your Bible reading going this week? I think February is one of those months that is a little blah. My mama used to say that while February is the shortest month of the year,…
Hey Friends! Today is the last day of the month, so I thought I would go ahead and post the Pure Joy Bible reading challenge final summary. Hasn’t this month of studying pure joy been both exhilarating and challenging? I really love how journaling keeps me more accountable to be consistent in God’s…
All eyes were glued to the teacher named Jesus. The man who seemed to know so much more than the average carpenter’s son. The combination of his background and knowledge baffled the religious leaders of the day. So a question was posed to him: Which commandment is the most important of…
Friday is here and I can hardly believe it! God has graciously blessed my heart with the Pure Joy Bible reading plan this week and I’ve enjoyed journaling through the book for this month’s Bible reading challenge. I pray the results have been just as tangible in your life as…
You’ve longed to read your Bible more frequently and somehow, it hasn’t happened. That sermon you heard on drawing closer to Jesus stirred your heart, but Bible reading seems like such an item on the to-do list. Your New Year’s resolution to read your Bible every day seems doable until about…
