He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” – Psalm 46:10 Yesterday I was running errands all around town. The snow was falling quite heavily, with large beautiful flakes. Stores were filled with shoppers and decorations were glowing from the many homes that were displaying messages of the Christmas season. As I was driving down a fog covered hill, for just a quick moment the scene in front of me changed and the sun shone through the clouds. Bright yellow outlined the peaks on the hill and it was breathtaking. A moment of sunshine just for me. It was a little reminder…

It is better to trust and take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in man. – Psalm 118:8 Today I came across some exciting notes that I had written in my bible years ago. Some fun facts, but also some basic and impacting truth. Psalm 118:8 is the “Center of God’s Word.” There are 594 chapters before and after this incredible passage. So if you do the math, 594 + 594 = 1188. That gives you Psalm 118:8. The chapter before, Psalm 117, is the shortest chapter in the bible, and Psalm 119, the chapter after, is the longest in the Bible. So what is the message at the center…

But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 24:15 Last night I had one of those moments of understanding where you see something in someone else’s life, then realize it applies to you too. My husband and I have been praying for God’s leading for a future home and we completely trust His timing and His leading in this area of our lives. As we were talking we discussed…

Today’s message is from Psalm 91 and when personalized will no doubt, encourage you with all that God will do for she who believes. If____________ dwells in the secret place of the Most High she will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. _________________ will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust. For HE WILL deliver ____________ from the snare of the fowler, and from deadly pestilence. HE WILL cover her with His feathers. Under His wings ________________ will take refuge. His faithfulness is ____________’s shield and rampart. _____________ shall not be afraid of the terror of night, nor of…

The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. – James 5:16 Recently the Lord has been laying on my heart the need to involve our daughters and granddaughters in our pursuit of Him with greater passion. Praying first that they will know God personally and develop a lifelong relationship with Christ. Then praying intently for them to be surrounded by godly friends and to be a godly friend to others. And also praying that while God is preparing a future husband for them, they will be preparing themselves to be a godly wife to him. When I look at the direction the world is going, it could easily…

But now, this is what the Lord says—    he who created you, Jacob,    he who formed you, Israel:Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;    I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters,    I will be with you;and when you pass through the rivers,    they will not sweep over you.When you walk through the fire,    you will not be burned;    the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God,    the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. Isaiah 43:1-3 I’ve been reading a book about praying scripture over your children. There have been many stories of parents and grandparents who have prayed for their children even before they were born and the outcome of those mighty prayers is…

Be my rock of refuge where I can always hide. You have given the order to keep me safe; You are my solid ground—my rock and my fortress. – Pslam 71:3 Each day when I begin writing in my journal I start off by saying, “Good morning from……,” and then note where I am. Most of the time it’s from my prayer room at home which I call my little castle. Other times it’s been by the river, on the beach, at a hotel or out on the patio. But regardless of where I am, God is always there. When I spend time with Him, it’s like taking a time out…

 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. – Galatians 5:16 Self control is the ability to do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not. – Elbert Hubbard Eating healthy through the holidays can be a challenge with all the delicious looking pictures of Holiday treats flooding social media, not to mention the tables full of tempting options that are available at each event we attend. We know what we should do, but do we do it? Do we pass on the extra helpings of our favorite holiday dishes or skip the desserts…

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. – Philippians 1:6 I’ve been reading a book about praying scripture over your children and have been incorporating it for all those on my prayer list. Sometimes there are issues that seem to take much longer for results to appear. It can become frustrating and there have been times that I have cried out to God because I’m at a loss of even how to pray for them. It’s in those moments of prayer that I’m learning to give them to God. He knows exactly what…