answering the call to restful living; with joy
I wasn’t intending to share this today. But, it’s been a whirlwind of a morning with several people to encourage and unite with in prayer. I have my own unexpected troubles this week after the winter storm we had over the weekend. And so, I’m thankful for the reminders in the Invited devotional that peace is …
I’ve been sleeping poorly and woke up feeling irritable today. Yet, I have a family to love. So, I got up and made the breakfast my littlest requested. There are several ways to draw near to God. But, I never feel His presence quite as strongly as when I’m serving while tired, when I need …
I’m diving into Illustrated Faith’s latest devotional and it is just what I needed this week! I’m saying “yes and thank you!” to the invitation to linger in His peace. A different kind of peace Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to …
When you stop to think about… how amazing is it to know the mind of God – the One who created us and this world? His word tells us about our origins; how we came to be. It tells us about our Maker; who He is, what He is like, and what He is doing. …
Jesus, existing in the form of God, yet also humbled, emptied, and obedient servant of the Father. “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing …
My focus for 2025 is living with wonder. I shared more about that here: Live with Wonder. “Familiarity is comforting, but it can easily take away our sense of wonder at the world and at one another.” – 100 Days of Prayer, @shannanoel That can be said of me today. So, I’m thankful for the reminder …
