Awakened & Instructed
It seems every day we encounter those who are in need of an encouraging word. To be those who can give an encouraging word, we are going to need to be in the source of all encouragement. “The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word...
Deep Calls to Deep
"Deep calls to deep ..." (Psalm 42:7a, NASB) "Only deep can answer deep. Nothing that is merely of the shallows can respond to the depths, and only what goes deep in us can meet the needs of others. If we want to help those who are passing through the floods, we must...
Sunshine
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Sunshine. I remember the first time the verse was quoted to me. I was hurt and upset and had turned to an older and wiser woman in...
In the Storm {{Let’s Have Coffee}}
For one week each summer, we vacation at a lake. We love the beauty of the water and the mountains. It's a week of relaxation, laughter and the company of one another. But I am the one who, while I enjoy the water, also fear the water. So I send out one family member...
Stand Firm
Last week we embarked on a three week study by The Daily Grace Co., Stand Firm. This study will further teach us about the battles we face in life, how to be empowered, and fight the battle. "As we aim to love and obey Him in all things, may we fight the good fight...
Living a Life of Balance
Lately I have been thinking about balance. The word conjures up several ideas in my head: balance beam balance sheet weights & balance in the balance balancing act They each speak of order or perspective. The dictionary defines “balance†as: â€a state of...