God’s delight in us feels far-fetched because we think he sees us only in our sin. But His love runs deeper than that! A scripture that has been meaningful to me lately is Psalm 35: 27b, “The Lord be exalted who delights in the well-being of his servant.” Yet it’s easy for our minds to…
What can we do to receive help with our overcrowded and weighed-down hearts? How can we live an authentic and resilient life? “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Have you ever said this?…
People will disappoint us because people can’t fulfill every need we have. There is only One who knows us and being known can be such a comfort. “Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.” (Psalm 147:5) The impacts of COVID linger. Some are realized, others carefully hidden. Counselors are…
Would you like to build a sweet marriage? No matter where your relationship is at, here is a simple, but powerful way you can start right now! Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. Proverbs 16:24 (NKJV) I could see it was starting to take a toll on him….
No currency in the world can compete with the love of Jesus. He won the battle for wholeness. We need Jesus more than we realize at times. Nestled in the heart of Oxford, the church, St. Aldates, welcomed our family weekly while we lived in England. There was never an end to the hustle of…
What do people see when they see you during the holidays? Do they get a glimpse of Jesus in a way that helps them feel at home? “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and…
Sometimes humility is just what we need in order to recognize our own weakness and ask God for strength through repentance. “He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way” (Proverbs 25:9). I still remember when my oldest was three, my husband sat me down and told me that I…
We need to have endurance in order to run this long race of life. In order to keep going, we need to drink deeply of God’s Word. I once ran four-fifths of a half marathon, probably a little more. You could say the difference doesn’t really matter, but when you are the one running, it…
When we have the simplicity of focus that integrity brings – meeting with God– there is no room for duplicity. The week was crazy. But in the best way. We’d hosted a dear friend—more like a family member, really—from England, had volleyball practice, and then all the things with family. After our tearful goodbye at…
When we can’t see through the black of night, God brings us hope on dark days. We can rest in Him as we wait, knowing His love is unfailing. “The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.”Psalm 147:11 I was absolutely miserable. For several weeks my husband…
With so much uncertainty and social pressures in today’s world, creating a peaceful haven is a necessity to make a safe space for our children. “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce.” (Jeremiah 29:5) My maternal grandmother was the hardest working woman I’ve ever known. Her entire adult life was…
We can let our expectations get out of hand and become unreasonable in our attitudes. Or, you can bring beauty to your life and home. Being consumed by our expectations can bring unrest and make us unreasonable. But we can set them aside to bring beauty to our lives. Each year our family hosts a…
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Romans 12:15 ESV “Friendship doubles our joys and divides our griefs.” I’ve read that quote countless times over the years, starting in high school when my English teacher chalked it on the top right corner of the blackboard. The thought made sense to me then,…
Discouragement can be self-inflicted if we don’t take our thoughts captive. “God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.” (1 John 1:5 ESV) Do you ever find yourself plagued with regrets? Or fears for the future? Things might be going well but then suddenly it seems as if a dark cloud closes…
Missing out on God’s word slowly dries out our soul. God is calling us to Himself so we can stop withering away. “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” Isaiah 40:8 ESV I heard a small voice in the back of the van singing something. I wasn’t…
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