Faith, hope, and love; with joy. It is one thing to grit our teeth and endure in faith, holding on to hope, and loving as instructed. It is another to do so with joy from rest in Him. This is the theme I’m lingering in this month. [Hebrews 11:1] “Now faith is the assurance of …
Steward your resources
Stewarding our resources is a test of the heart revealing what we treasure and who we believe to be in control. Freely given, we freely give. While this section of stewardship was focused on finances and other material possessions we are given, I couldn’t help but include the fruit of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit …
Transformed; new life
We are justified, being sanctified, and will be glorified. This is the final post in the series on transformation which is the theme I focused on in the month of May. I started with an introduction to this topic with Transformed; from glory to glory which is about the sanctification process. Then, I shared about …
Joy in the crushing
I’m scripture writing, in my faith planner, and reflecting on joy this month. Last time, I shared about the strength in joy, what if joy heals, and opportunities for joy. This week, I saw that our God is right and pure, light and joy. Planted in Him, what fruit can we expect? Praise befits the …
Courage in the fire
True courage, as shown through Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, is standing firm in faith while trusting God with the outcome. True Courage is the latest devotional by Illustrated Faith. Written by @brookepetermann_art, it invites us to “take a closer look at what it means to live with true courage and step into a life marked …
Transformed; new mind
A mind that is focused on God, what is good, and heavenly things. This is the fifth post in the series on transformation which is the theme I’m focused on in the month of May. So far, I’ve shared an introduction to this topic with Transformed; from glory to glory which is about the sanctification …








