answering the call to restful living; with joy
I’m closing out February’s reading/book theme with some sermon notes. They’re from a recent message based on Ezra who “had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.” [Ezra 7:10] I added it to the front of my faith planner …
“What you are waiting for is what you are living for” I loved this quote from Ann Spangler’s book Praying the Names of Jesus for the name “Light of the world”. Waiting for Jesus to return means you’re living for Him today. Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. …
Says who? Your priorities and activities,Your health and appearance,Your family, home, and children’s upbringing,Your work, plans for the futureWhere and how you live.. Who gets to say what any of that should be? “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation …
God Almighty – El Shaddai The One for whom nothing is impossible.The maker and keeper of promises.The One who holds and sustains everything. This is who I pray to. This is who fights my battles. This is who I serve. He is God and I am not. Calling on His mighty name while surrendering to …
What does it mean to you that He is your God? I’m continuing to study the names of God using the book “Praying the Names of God” by Ann Spangler. This week I’m learning about God being a shield and refuge. These names tell us that He keeps watch over our lives and keeps us …
I’m reading through the bible chronologically this year. I’ve read the bible in a year before but never chronologically. So, when Illustrated Faith released the Beloved Society 2025 Scripture Writing Plan, which is based on the Bible Recap chronological reading plan, I was very interested to follow along. It has been wonderful to see how …