Through the guiding of the Holy Spirit, we spent Christmas a little differently this year, taking time to reflect upon the voice of the Lord and His intended purpose for this season. We believe that God creates special moments in time for us all, and today held a few of those special moments. Christmas Day […]
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Welcome Christ, Our King!
As we look toward Christmas Day, let us walk in the joy of the Lord and welcome Christ our King. The Lord has brought to us in this season not only a vision of His Son, but also a new awareness of His existence, presence, and worth. He has caused us to see Him closer. […]
What Does God Want Us to See in This Season?
Change. To see if our hearts can truly be changed towards Him. Love. To serve the Lord with gladness and to love Him wholeheartedly. Worship. To turn our ears towards Heaven, listen for the Lord, and respond in Truth. Wisdom. Accept the Lord’s guidance. Hear His Voice; seek Him; acknowledge Him; and serve His Will. […]
Remember Who the Lord Has Made You
As you rest this night and consider your plans for tomorrow, remember the Lord and who He has made you to be. The Lord will take care of you and will also lead and guide you. So, if there is any concern, lean on this strength and the love that He has given you, and […]
A Special Christ Focus
My mind has been filled with so many exceptional thoughts of our Lord today. From His incredible peace to His Star of Bethlehem, the Lord’s greatness truly shone among and with us on this day. I’m struck by the extreme sense of quiet that brought such a settling to my ears. The Lord’s peace was […]
A Book and A Sky Full of Beauty
A Chapter of Rest, Peace, and Relaxation A book and a sky full of beauty were a part of my relaxing time this evening. The day overall was pretty quiet and peaceful. I find joy in these moments, and I thank God for being able to rest and relax as I prepare for the week […]
God’s Joy Within and Around Us
Today I experienced the joy of the Lord in many different experiences: Resting in the Lord’s presence Observing a bird perched atop trees Enjoying a bright and beautiful Ethiopian coffee while watching my dog frolic in the sun Receiving and reconnecting with a classic novel, The Secret Garden Dinner and a Medieval-themed TV series Finishing […]
It Will Turn Out Just Fine
This blog post started out as a simple recipe to share, but midway through, the Lord changed course to speak directly to you. Earlier today after my prayer time, an immense feeling of worry twice came over me, and I began to question where this could be coming from. “What are you afraid of? What is […]
Become Optimistic About Your Future
It’s OK to be optimistic about your future, because better days can be ahead. Psalm 30:5b tells us that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. The Lord is writing a new chapter, and you should walk forward optimistically into it. So allow yourself to remain hopeful, and look for […]
With God’s Strength, Overcome, and Walk into New Spaces!
When you look back and see the places that you have walked through, you realize that there is nothing you can’t overcome with God’s strength. As my husband and I reflected together this evening, we recalled some of our hard health challenges and their experiences and how the Lord not only walked us through but […]