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’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 …
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 …