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Bravely Stepping In God’s “New”
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. IS 43:19 NIV Her words were simple, but they brought a halt to the moment. It was as if God had sounded the spiritual gong….
Scripture Bank 2015
Welcome to 2015, my friend! It’s a new year, but our faithful Lord remains the same. Loving. Generous. Faithful. Forgiving. Grace-filled. Mercy overflowing. A Daddy beyond daddies. It’s going to be a good year because He is here. Are you ready to journey with me on a…
The Gift
Have you ever received something that you really didn’t want? Maybe it didn’t adjust well into your “I want” list, was the wrong color, style, or something of the sort? My husband and I were flooded with thoughtful gifts on our wedding day 20+ years ago. Among the presents were glass candle…
Take that Step: Forgive
It’s a common thread. Do you perceive it? Forgiveness occurs when we draw near to our Father. It’s an act of maturity. It’s an act of surrender, of selflessness. It’s an act of love…that sets us free. Like the woman who poured perfume on Jesus, my love cup overflows onto others…
How to Forgive When I Don’t Want to Forgive
UPDATE: Linking, having coffee, and enjoying Jesus today, Jan.21, 2015, with Jennifer Dukes Lee at #TellHisStory and Holley Gerth. Inside the turmoil began to brew. I knew I should forgive and move past the situation. But I had been hurt. The swirl of painful words splattered my…
Forgiving the Unforgivable, Part 2
Continued from part 1, located HERE. Part 2 A sense of peace had made its way into her heart the night she kissed her children and turned off the hall light. For years she kept a light on, but this night she felt safe. No one was going to harm her, no…
Forgiving the Unforgivable, Part 1
Guest post by Jamie Williams Jesus, do you love me? The bible tells me so, when I go to sleep tonight please don’t let me go. Jesus do you love me? Am I a good little girl? Late into the night he creeps and opens up my door he hurts me in…
Re-gifting Forgiveness
Photo Credit: scottchan/FreeDigitalPhotos.net The gift of forgiveness isn’t always an easy gift to give. I want to forgive, but it’s hard. I know I should forgive on a Biblical level, but my flesh seems to fuss. …Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37 I want to hand the offender my…
