“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,” Hebrews 12:1 ESV This verse is preceded with what is often called “faith’s hall of fame” in chapter 11. The roll call of those mighty men and women of God who are now cheering us on as…
A visit to the seashore, especially the Gulf of Mexico in the panhandle of Florida, is one of my favorite places. During times of fatigue and stress, seeing those waves rolling in and hearing them splash on the shore can bring an ahhhhh to my heart. I penned this little poem during my last visit. Tucked away, safely waiting for a day when I need to be reminded of God’s grace and love for His…
“Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.” When did you stop dreaming? When did I? When did we decide that reality was too real and dreams were for children? Was it the first time we tried something new and it didn’t work out or was it the first time we prayed and cried until our eyes were dry and it still happened? Lots of questions. Disappointment can erase…
It can be hard focusing on Jesus during Christmas. Who am I kidding, it can be hard to keep our focus on anything but ourselves on most days. Do you know why I know this? On Thanksgiving day, when we had all filled our plates so full we would need to repent, we ate all that craziness and…forgot to bless the food. I can’t remember when we last forgot to bless our food as a…
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