“The Lord is your Keeper.” Psalm 121:5a ESV Are you feeling overwhelmed or depleted this Christmas time? Take heart, dear friend. The Lord is your Keeper. God is keeping YOU as you care for the people He has placed in your life right now. He is upholding you as cook, clean, cultivate, plan, work, minister,…
From swaddled lambs to practical lessons, delve into the real story behind the manger, discovering profound truths for the holiday season. For the last couple of years, I’ve received copies of an essay about newborn lambs raised by shepherds outside Bethlehem. The essay stated that shepherds in ancient Israel looked for perfect lambs that could…
If you’re struggling to wait or trying to keep yourself busy to distract yourself from the waiting, perhaps there’s a better way. But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah…
Hosting a guesthouse has taught me many things and helped me get outside myself. Here are a few blessings about hospitality. “Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.“I Peter 4:9 Never say “never.” It’s been my motto for some time, and honestly, I should know better by now. Because from moving to Nashville – and…
How can we gain and maintain a Christ-centered perspective while living in a world opposite of His truth? Here are three present-day mindsets that rob us of that. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of…
Our spiritual lives need to be fed in order to grow. What happens when we are taking in more than we can digest? How can we be transformed by Him? Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.Colossians 3:2 In this era, it’s easy for Christians to get pulled in different directions, making…
We live in a complicated world and we have busy and chaotic minds. How can you unsubscribe from the bully in your brain? Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have…
When God closes a door, He always has a good reason. This is one way of guiding us to the correct path and opening the correct door. I have always prided myself on the principle of “patience + perseverance = success.” I am not a quitter. And for most situations, there is wisdom in sticking…
When you refocus your trust on God’s power to fulfill His promises, you can experience a unique peace that goes beyond the chaos of life. “Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power…
Sometimes God wants us to slow down and really take in the goodness of life rather than looking for more or ahead for the next thing. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! ~ Psalm 34:8 It’s not often someone makes a statement that is…
We can’t control the people in our relationships or the circumstances we may face. But there is a way that offers us hope. I drank in the silence as evening settled. I was preparing to lead a Bible study and needed to focus. Friends had asked my husband and me to house-sit for them, and…
Coming face to face with life’s disappointments can leave us seriously discouraged or distraught. Despite that, God wants to do something new in you. “He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.” Psalm 40:3 (ESV) “I want to be a song,” I told my older sister who was handing…
We will have struggles here, even as God’s children. But God cares for us even when we don’t have it all together. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. (Psalm 62:8, ESV) “How long are you going to stay drunk?” (1 Samuel…
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…
Learning about sacrificial love can only be done through one Person — God Himself. As we learn through His Word and work in our lives, we can pour it out on others. It’s not uncommon for me to converse with a woman about difficult people or challenging situations at her church. As I probe, I…
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