answering the call to restful living; with joy
Fall always reminds me of God’s goodness. While creating this page, He brought to mind a tree in the Fall/Autumn season to illustrate how He blesses us. Consider the tree, beloved, with its plentiful leaves. Each one, at the right time, gently falling to the ground. Each one a blessing. After a strong wind, after …
Faithful love, faithful praise. In 100 Days of Bible Promises, @shannanoel reminds us that the faithful love of God warrants a fitting response. “His faithful love endures forever, so let’s let our praise endure forever too!” He humbles us with His goodness and gives us plentiful reasons to rejoice. Lord, only You can make my heart …
There’s so much goodness each day when we’re looking for it! I kept a joy journal in 2023 and 2024 to list out my gratitude. This was a wonderful practice which transformed my heart to be more grateful as well as made me more aware of all the ways God blesses me. Despite its benefits, …
Whatever it is that we think we need – to be fulfilled, content, happy, or at peace – apart from Christ, are holes in our spiritual armour that will be exploited. Prepare to be frustrated and enslaved. However, when we live open-handed to give and receive whatever He wills as Lord and entrusts to us …
You will see what you look for. So, when it’s hard to understand, look for goodness — that is what our God is about, that is who He is, and that is what He’s being doing since the beginning. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the …
Happy New Year, friends! I hope the year is starting as you need. As for me, it has felt overwhelming at times. It has been busier than usual these past few months. I’ve felt continually overwhelmed; a familiar feeling whenever my day-to-day routines are interrupted, even though what needed doing gets done. I’ve taken on …