Finding Life beyond the struggles
Today I want to tell you a story about God's timing. We all know that God's timing is often not in line with what we think it should be, but if we let everything work out according to His will and timing then the reward will be far more than we asked for. Psalm 18:30... Continue Reading →
Last week I picked a couple of books off of my shelf that I had not read in a while, but had been influential to me when I was a young teenager. After reading these books, I began thinking about what other books I had enjoyed around then. These are books or series that I... Continue Reading →
Happy First Friday! Technically we still have over a month before Summer is here, but May has always marked the beginning of the summer season. Today is supposed to have a high of 81º and you can bet we will be getting outside for some sunshine fun. How about you? Well since summer is on... Continue Reading →
Trouble doesn't come unexpectedly. God, Who knows the beginning and the end, knows when trouble will come and He will not leave His people clueless or defenseless. He warns us ahead of time, speaking to us and instructing us. It is up to us if we will listen, even in our security. "I spoke to... Continue Reading →
Over the weekend, I was catching up on reading some blogs. When I read that Shelly over at Growing with Spawn had been nominated for the Dazzling Blogger Award, I though it well deserved. I love how honest and kind Shelly is as she writes about mental health, blogging, and life in general. Even though... Continue Reading →
Who else can't believe April is almost over? I say almost but really, it's done. Today's the last day. How can it seem so fast and yet so slow at the same time? Did you guys have a good April? I actually got a lot of reading done this month, but I've noticed that I... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 17:5-8 gives a very descriptive contrast between the person that follows man's way and the person that follows the Lord's way. One is overcome with no hope of sustenance, while the other thrives even in impossible conditions. A Juniper in Arabah Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com "Cursed is the person who trusts in mankind.... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone. How are you on this Tuesday? I have to say that I am exhausted, the kind of exhaustion that's both mental and physical. Which isn't good when I have a sink full of dishes that need cleaned and other work that needs done here. Maybe I need to blast some Toby Mac today.... Continue Reading →
God taught me something today. Well, it's been over the last few weeks but I finally got it today. Respect for my husband. Husbands are told to love their wives and wives are supposed to respect their husbands. (Eph. 5:22-23;25) I think I do a pretty good job of that, at least in the big... Continue Reading →
Joy is a celebration. "Then the Israelites, including the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles, celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy...They observed the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days with joy, because the Lord had made them joyful, having changed the Assyrian king's attitude toward them, so... Continue Reading →
Above My Waves 