Because We Don’t Know What’s Ahead – Gratitude

Because We Don’t Know What’s Ahead – Gratitude

Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. [a]In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, and He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way]. Proverbs 3:5-6, AMP Gosh, I’ve missed talking to you all. My daughter has battled illness for about a month. Our focus has been on caring for her and…

3 Ways to Tell Insecurity to Move On

3 Ways to Tell Insecurity to Move On

They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are secure; they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.” Psalm 112:7-8 (NIV) This is a really good week to talk about insecurity. Fear and anxiety go hand in hand with insecurity and I have battled both this week. Our daughter has been ill which can bring on fear…

Will God Find Integrity When He Looks?

Will God Find Integrity When He Looks?

I know, my God, that you examine our hearts and rejoice when you find integrity there. You know I have done all this with good motives, and I have watched your people offer their gifts willingly and joyously. 1 Chronicles 29:17, NLT This scripture is a part of David’s prayer of praise. As king, David was not allowed to re-build the Temple. He was a warrior king. God chose Solomon, his soon-to-be king son, as…

Threads of Healing

Threads of Healing

I’m reading through Hosea with the Hello Mornings group and they asked us to research the word “heal” found in chapter 7, verse 1. Hosea is an interesting book. I can get so wrapped up in the difficult circumstances Hosea and his kids were going through with Gomer, that I forget God is speaking to Israel about her unfaithfulness to Him. I am also asking God to speak to me so I may see how…