My hands were weak and my heart was heavy. As I had joined with so many others praying for our nation, for our world, and for hearts to return HOME to the Lord, I so longed to write a post yesterday. After I listened to the song below, the longing grew even stronger. But God … Continue reading He is Calling Us Home
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A Grace-Filled Gift
September has always been my favorite month. I love the crisp, clear, blue-sky days. My husband and I have our Anniversary at the end of the month. Our daughter's Birthday comes at mid-month. And then just 2 days later, my own Birthday falls. But this year, I have faced this month with a kind of … Continue reading A Grace-Filled Gift
Sharing: The Comfort of Christ
Isaiah 40:1 NIV When the glorious sunshine fell across my face, I felt the comfort of Christ flowing over me. And when the excruciating head pains began to lift, again I felt the comfort of God so near. I longed to share that comfort with my loved ones, so I sent them notes of praise … Continue reading Sharing: The Comfort of Christ
Every Breath Counts
The breath goes in and leaves again My soul is so aware In ways I've not felt when It was commonplace My days were commonplace I thought Moving here and going there Whenever I chose But the moments have stilled Inside alone stretching ahead Questioning my worth When time feels muffled And the question comes … Continue reading Every Breath Counts
Hiding In His With-ness
You are my hiding place, you always fill my heart with songs of deliverance. Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.Psalm 32:7 NIV https://youtu.be/iukRJ9Wnr6A The song fills my heart as it echoes through my memories. Decades have passed since it first lodged there, rote words to speak aloud to the dark. But do … Continue reading Hiding In His With-ness
Ablation or Oblation
The word Ablation has been on my mind lately, after the procedure the Doctor performed on my Occipital Nerve last month, to literally burn away the offensive nerve that was causing me such pain. It took longer than normal for my fibro-heightened body to let go that nerve, but eventually it did. And Praise God … Continue reading Ablation or Oblation
Never Alone
Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash Our hearts were as heavy as the oppressive heat that was baking our car. Add in the 6 year old and 18 month old who kept asking for a break from the constant driving, and we were desperate for a place to get out and stretch our legs on … Continue reading Never Alone
Lovest thou me?
**I was offered this book free of charge from the author, in return for my honest opinion. All thoughts on this book are purely my own.** https://youtu.be/2Ru3qQu39Lk I was so blessed when my dear friend, Cheryl Smith, asked me if I would be willing to read through her new book, and share a post about … Continue reading Lovest thou me?
Bearing the Cross
Throughout this spring and summer of pausing and waiting, several books have been such a help to me. I hope to share more about one of those books later this week, as I give a special review post for my friend, Cheryl Smith. But another one of those books was written by a woman who … Continue reading Bearing the Cross
Sharing: Allegory for Worry And Concern
Matthew 6:28-29 NIV This summer has proven to be a time when worry was close on my heals, more times than I wanted to admit. I began this spring hoping to be in such a place of surrender, laying down my fears and asking God to carry me through the many treatments meted out for … Continue reading Sharing: Allegory for Worry And Concern
