I've fallen a bit behind in my daily reading of the chronological Bible, but I'm in awe of God and His gracious timing. While trying to play catch up, I read through Isaiah 30. "This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: 'In repentance and in rest is your salvation, in … Continue reading Bread of Adversity, Water of Affliction
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Adore
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Pennsylvania! The snow has been falling since noon today... our first big snow of the season. Some people say we can't do Christmas things before Thanksgiving... but we celebrated early with my mom last Saturday so we're in the clear 🙂 One of my all-time favorite … Continue reading Adore
The Wall
A couple weeks ago I was able to travel back to Washington state for a few days to visit friends and family. I had been gone for 14 months and was beyond grateful for the opportunity to catch up with my community there. It was interesting to me, how people would say that I was … Continue reading The Wall
The New New
My husband wrote a song many years ago called "The New New." It has fun lyrics and a catchy beat. Needless to say, I'm a fan 🙂 He kinda hates the song, but the phrase "New New" has always stuck with us. Two months ago, I tried my first hard-boiled egg. Not sure how I … Continue reading The New New
In God I Trust
“Lord, I’m tired. It’s been a long week, and it’s not over yet. Help me to keep my eyes fixed on You, Your goodness, and Your faithfulness. Fill me with more of You. Strengthen, refresh…” - March 3, 2016 This was my prayer last Thursday. The week was full of doctor appointments and some unexpected … Continue reading In God I Trust
Excel in the Grace of Giving
I believe God wants us to excel in the grace of giving. To live generous lives. To give cheerfully. To model extravagant, lavish generosity. We have an amazing Father in Heaven who has given us everything. When we take the time and look around us, His gifts are everywhere. He is everywhere. I don’t think … Continue reading Excel in the Grace of Giving
Mercy is His Specialty
Our Women’s Bible Study at church is currently doing Melissa Spoelstra’s study called “Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World.” Last week we looked at Jeremiah 18, and how God is the Potter and we are the clay. “But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the … Continue reading Mercy is His Specialty
My Race to Run 