As long as I’m alive in this body, there is good work for me to do. If I had to choose right now, I hardly know which I’d choose. Hard choice! The desire to break camp here and be with Christ is powerful. Some days I can think of nothing better. But most days, because of what you are going through, I am sure that it’s better for me to stick it out here. So I plan to be around awhile, companion to you as your growth and joy in this life of trusting God continues. You can start looking forward to a great reunion when I come visit you…

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 Several years ago I was on vacation with my husband and a large group of people. Throughout the week we reconnected with old friends and got to know new friends. This group was a rowdy group and spent most of the trip in the swimming pool drinking. I had my share of drinks, but didn’t want to spend my entire trip in the pool so I often found other activities to participate in. One day a lady in the group said she didn’t understand how I fit in with the group. I took…

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 See that girl in the picture, she’s afraid of heights, and is often clumsy, but has an adventurous heart. The day I stepped foot on that obstacle course I said to myself, “what have you gotten yourself into?” Thankfully my 10-year-old niece was right behind me so I didn’t have the option of changing my mind and missing out on an incredible adventure. Many times while on the course the steps you needed to take would move, sway and bounce.…

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 A few days ago I returned from a vacation with wide open spaces, beautiful tropic views, large windows in my room and plenty of fresh air. It was glorious! On my first morning back home I was in my cute little loft/office/guest room/prayer room. This room also has a fun nautical theme including a picture that looks like you are looking out the window at the beach. Each morning from my usual corner of the futon I read my, “In the morning when I rise, give me Jesus,” sign, but have no actual windows to…

I call on the Lord in my distress, and He answers me. Psalm 120:1 The other day I noticed that my emotions were a little off. I wasn’t sure why I was feeling the way I was and I could tell that I was mentally heading in a direction I didn’t want to go. I began to feel anxious and dreadful. Quietness covered my voice and I felt as though I was being trapped into a corner. It reminded me of a recent white water rafting adventure that I had just taken with my family. While floating down the river the water began to flow quicker and more rapids came into view. The more…

My soul waits for the Lord to break into the world more than night watchmen expect the break of day, even more than night watchmen expect the break of day. Psalm 130:6 Today before I began writing this post I looked outside and saw a cold, windy, and rainy day. Pretty typical weather for this time of year. The view is grey and almost barren. But my view of the day quickly changed when I read the following quote: “Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf of springtime.” – Martin Luther I then looked out the window again and saw raindrops on the glass, trees swaying in the wind,…

It is much easier to fit in with the world around us than it is to stand out and live differently as Jesus called us to do.  But as true disciples of Christ we know that our lives will be more blessed when we follow His instructions. The lifestyle that Jesus described in the Sermon on the Mount is the complete opposite of what is accepted and expected in the world we live in. Jesus began His message by saying, “You have heard it said”….. and then added, “But I say.”  He made it very clear that His ways are not the world’s ways and His instructions for His followers…

It is much easier to fit in with the world around us than it is to stand out and live differently as Jesus called us to do.  But as true disciples of Christ we know that our lives will be more blessed when we follow His instructions. The lifestyle that Jesus described in the Sermon on the Mount is the complete opposite of what is accepted and expected in the world we live in. Jesus began His message by saying, “You have heard it said”….. and then added, “But I say.”  He made it very clear that His ways are not the world’s ways and His instructions for His followers…

It is much easier to fit in with the world around us than it is to stand out and live differently as Jesus called us to do.  But as true disciples of Christ we know that our lives will be more blessed when we follow His instructions. The lifestyle that Jesus described in the Sermon on the Mount is the complete opposite of what is accepted and expected in the world we live in. Jesus began His message by saying, “You have heard it said”….. and then added, “But I say.”  He made it very clear that His ways are not the world’s ways and His instructions for His followers…