In 2013, my word was gratitude. I had just read Ann Voskamp’s book, “One Thousand Gifts,” and I was so inspired by her writing that I decided to take the joy journey and keep a gift list of my own. #1 music from the ones you love, Jeremy Camp, There Will be a Day #2 cool […]
Blessing
Come to the Table
Sleep. These days, climbing into my bed is one of my favorite parts of the day. I find it amusing how when I was little, I would fight to stay up for “5 more minutes.” Now I fight to go to bed. Sleep is that thing that I used to do quite well, and […]
Monthly Masterpiece: Matthew 18 – part 2
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18:21-35) Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts […]
A Wednesday Prayer {thank you for my friends}
Lord, You are the God who creates beautiful friendships and I thank you for each one of my friends. I thank you for who they are, the blessing they have been to me, and for the unique gifts and talents that You have given them. Thank you for molding, preparing, and positioning each one of […]
Words {the power of life or death}
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21 If you didn’t already know this about me, I love words. I love the way they sound. I love their meanings. I love to talk, and I love to write. A few years ago I […]
Monthly Masterpiece: Share Your Story
It doesn’t take long for us to realize when Jesus changes who we once were. That old weakness to sin is suddenly empowered by Gods Word, and we begin walking by a faith that continually grows as we do our part, and God does His. Our hearts will no doubt need chiseling, moment by moment, […]