Part 7: Chapter 3 – Day 5: A Thrill of Hope

I have come to see every drop of sharing as such a grace gift from our Father. And so I would love to invite you to join me, with my friend Anna, for the next Freewill Offering in our book, "Arise and Shine: Beloved You are Mine."

Part 7: Chapter 3 – Day 2: Where Faith Becomes Sight

When my dear friend Anna asked me to consider sharing my art journal page for our latest chapter in our book, "Arise and Shine, Beloved You Are Mine," I was surprised when the Lord reminded me of an older post from my blog also. He continues to hold onto our hands, all these years later. … Continue reading Part 7: Chapter 3 – Day 2: Where Faith Becomes Sight

His Burden is Light: “Our Story, Chapter 10”

I woke up with a song echoing in my head today. Imagine my surprise when I opened my Bible app to find those very words: The grass withers, the flower fades,But the word of our God stands forever.Isaiah 40:8 NASB https://youtu.be/9gXrJtvpJXM Seasons change, and our lives may move to different rhythms. But our Living Word, Jesus … Continue reading His Burden is Light: “Our Story, Chapter 10”

Part 7: Chapter 2 – Day 3: Fellowship Restored

The Lord is so gracious and compassionate to us, as He calls us to remember and to believe His Word spoken to us. I invite you to join me and my dear friend, Anna, as I share the conviction and poem the Lord led me in, and the beautiful prayer response from Anna, for today's … Continue reading Part 7: Chapter 2 – Day 3: Fellowship Restored

Part 7: Chapter 1 – Onyx Stones and Other Gem Stones

What a joy to share this post with my daughter today, as Anna and I begin Part 7, Chapter 1 of "Onyx Stones and Precious Jewels" in our book "Arise and Shine: Beloved You are Mine." Join us at Anna's site as the Lord joined our hearts together there:

Part 7: The Blood of Christ and the Doorway of God’s Heart for Us All

What a blessing the Lord has been bringing as my friend Anna and I are sharing this last Part, The Blood of Christ and The Doorway to God's Heart, in our book "Arise and Shine: Beloved You are Mine." We both have been amazed at the way He is weaving our thoughts together and writing … Continue reading Part 7: The Blood of Christ and the Doorway of God’s Heart for Us All

Breaking the Mask: Our Story, Chapter 9

Chapter 9. 1999 - 2004 If you have missed any of the previous chapters in the book, Our Story, A Ministry of Abiding,  click here to catch up. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be … Continue reading Breaking the Mask: Our Story, Chapter 9

Sharing: Worry and Concern, Revisited

Have you ever felt worry bubbling over inside your mind? A few years ago, we visited the story of two women, Worry and Concern, and followed a portion of their days. We wondered what might have happened to them over the time that has transpired between then and now. Will you join me as I venture … Continue reading Sharing: Worry and Concern, Revisited

Part 6: Chapter 1 – The Veil

My heart . . .  It’s not the same as it was a few years ago when I began this journey of writing with my dear friend, Anna. And it’s definitely not the same as it was before Chronic Illness joined me several years before that. How has this transforming been possible, in such places where … Continue reading Part 6: Chapter 1 – The Veil

Living Water: Our Story, Chapter 8

Outside My Window, Illinois 2021 The Soil of His Planting The soil is my heart Lordbut my heart belongs to You ...The seeds of faith were plantedby YouWhen You came to dwellwithin As I watch the garden atmy windowspring up new with lusciousdewy, greenSo too, You watch Your plantingAnd cause Your seeds solusciousRinging, singing, springing … Continue reading Living Water: Our Story, Chapter 8