answering the call to restful living; with joy
What we do in the pause matters. What, or Who, we turn to in the rest matters. I’m continuing to journal through “Rest Here” which is the October 2025 devotional by Illustrated Faith, written by @kristina.proffitt. In “Rest Here”, Kristina encourages us to enter into God’s rest; to create space for physical and spiritual rest. …
We are not only saved, we are also sent. September has been so heavy for many of us. I’m thankful that God led me to focus on prayer for endurance this month because I would’ve been disheartened otherwise. This last bible journaling page is in Hebrews 12 which I think is a fitting end. Therefore, …
Pray like you have forgiveness. Jesus is the Way. In Him, and through Him, we have forgiveness of sin. In Him, and through Him, we are enabled to forgive others. Seek God’s forgiveness In thinking about forgiveness, this image came to mind and I think it’s powerful in conveying how we were once in darkness, …
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 …
God is faithful to keep His word. What He has spoken will certainly come to pass. All that He has promised, all that He said He would do, He will most certainly do. God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, …
My daughter wasn’t feeling well one day recently. She was in physical pain and my heart went out to her. That’s not only because she is my daughter who I love dearly and it hurts to see her in pain. But also because I am familiar with the pain myself; I know what it feels …