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Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 3: Lamentations 3:22-23 The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I am so thankful for the abundant mercy, grace, and goodness of God! I know I am undeserving. Each day I fail.… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 3
Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 2: Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. We can depend on Him to support and carry us through our days. We can… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 2
Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 1: Psalm 100 A Psalm for giving thanks. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 1
The other night I walked into our very dark living room. I quickly found the lamp, and reached to turn it on. Immediately a warm glow radiated forth, lighting up the room. I smiled as Matthew 5:14-16 ran through my mind. The Bible Says: "You are the light of the world. A town built on a… Continue reading Let Your Light Shine
I want to live my life with God placed front and center. My darling friend I hope you do too. When I made the decision to go all in with God several years ago, I had no idea that I would be running a race, one that He had clearly marked out for me. At the time I… Continue reading Running the Race: With Training, Discipline, & Perseverance
I love the peacefulness that fills my home between the hours of 8:30 and 9:30pm. My girls have gone up to their rooms for the night. One will be snuggled in bed, hugging her pink owl, and quietly talking herself to sleep. The other will be engrossed in the latest book club's selection. The house that hummed very… Continue reading Prepared & Willing
It's early in the morning, and the coffee pot has just beeped its glorious alert that a fresh pot of Maxwell House coffee is ready. A familiar wave of excitement and anticipation runs through me. It's time to meet with Jesus. For sometime now, I've dedicated the very first hour of my morning to having coffee with… Continue reading Jesus Has The Power To Hold Everything Together
As I washed pots and pans in hot soapy dish water last night, I gazed out our little kitchen window lost in thought. Swirling around in my mind were dates for events coming up, tasks to accomplish, and plans that still needed to be made. How would I balance it all? I could feel the anxiety course through my body in waves. Worry… Continue reading Jesus, My Faith Is In You, And You Alone
