answering the call to restful living; with joy
We are all who we are today only by His grace and to fulfill His purpose for our lives. And He will keep us until the work is complete. By His strength, let us feed the flame of the gifts He’s given us for His glory. My prayer for keeping the flame of faith lit …
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 …
Jesus, the Word; a revelation of God to us. Whenever I approach reading and studying the bible as an academic exercise, and not an encounter with our loving God, it always leads to discontent. I’m thankful that He always lead me back. Discontent is a lot like hunger in that it reveals a need. Take …
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. …
