“We know only a portion of the truth … But when the Complete arrives, our incompletes will be canceled.” – 1 Corinthians 13:9-10 MSG I’m so glad you’re here my friend, I’ve been waiting for you. All week, a place in my heart has ached for you. You know who you are. You’re the one […]
“But my mouth would encourage you; comfort from my lips would bring you relief.” Job 16:5 I knew it when I messed up. It wasn’t an earth-shattering mess up, but it was obvious. From across the room, and through all the people, I could see she was having a different kind of morning. The […]
The angel said to her, “Hagar, Sarai’s servant, where have you come from, and where are you going?” “I’m running away … ” she replied. – Genesis 16:8 NLT Have you ever wanted to run away as an adult? I recently saw a quote that said, “I don’t know about you but I’ve thought about […]
“But you, LORD, do not be far from me. You are my strength; come quickly to help me.” Psalm 22:19 It seems fear has taken up residency in my life. It’s been spining and swirling all around me. It’s as palpable as my heartbeat. One moment I’m not concerned about a thing, the next, fear […]
“Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any god besides You, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him.” – Isaiah 64:4 NIV It seems we’re always waiting. Waiting for better days or better opportunities. Waiting for tides to turn or time to pass. We […]
“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Hebrews 10:36 I have never, ever, ever ran a marathon. I don’t think I will ever, ever, ever run a marathon. It’s too hard, hard, hard. I’m too soft, soft, soft. Get the picture? […]
“Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet …” – John 12:3a NIV I know what you’ve been doing. Day in and day out, you walk upon the narrow road – determined to pass through the small gate too few find (Matthew 7:14). Every morning […]
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV I actually learned something new this week. Well, I should clarify—I learned something new by watching one of my husband’s television shows. A rarity. I have to admit, his shows are not […]
