"But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel did not obey me. So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own plans. If only my people would listen to me and Israel would follow my ways, I would quickly subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes." I am "Israel" in the sense that I don't always obey and follow God. My heart's desire is to ... Read More »
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Star-breathing God
The fact that we have a star-breathing God blows my mind. Ya'll think about this for a minute. God, with words coming out of his mouth created the heavens and by his breath all the stars were born. That's incredible. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+33%3A6&version=NIV When I woke up this morning I was heavy hearted over a situation that seems it will ... Read More »
It’s a lifeline
Every year I choose a different verse to pray over our kids at the beginning of school. Typically it's a different verse for each of them but this school year I'm praying the same verse for both of them because it's simply rich. We have teenagers and when I found these verses I knew it was what I'd be praying over them this year. "But I want you to be wise at what is good, ... Read More »
A 4 letter phrase that’s a game changer
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace AS YOU TRUST HIM, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Do you see that four word phrase in which all the other good things hinge on? "as you trust." (You could put a Princess Bride twist on the phrase it if you wanted and say it like ninja Wesley as he rolls down the grassy ... Read More »
Well Hello Again
The silence in this space has been unintentional yet unavoidable. Life happens. 2019 had us walking through some deep waters and calling out to God in specific ways we didn't expect. But I am glad to say He remains Faithful as always. He has shown up right beside us in ways that are nothing but evidence of His walking with us and acting out. I mean that as good - in a showing ... Read More »
The Story of 5 Girls
5 Girls is a teen girl discipleship group I'm involved with. We meet every Thursday morning at 7am at a local coffee shop and talk life and God. It's time of accountability and sharing and looking to scripture as our guide. There is also a 5 Guys group which has been meeting longer than any of the groups. My husband leads a group and our youth pastor leads a group as well. ... Read More »
New on my Bookshelf for first quarter of 2020
I love hearing and seeing what other people are reading and often times it's how I decide on my own list. So currently these are books I'm reading or have been pre-ordered. Current Bible Study: I Peter by Jen Wilkin Currently Reading: Rethinking Women's Ministry Will be reading: Atomic Habits Participating in this pre-release book ... Read More »
The Call Back and Diagnosis
I have only been called back once after a routine annual mammogram and it was a feeling I’ll never forget. The initial shock and thought that had never entered my mind until then suddenly put itself on repeat - what if it’s cancer. According to God’s sovereign plan I have not had any more call backs and the one I did have turned out to be fine. I praise God for ... Read More »