will things work out?

Yes.

Keep your thoughts steady on His …

romans 8.28

when you feel alone

What to do when it’s too quiet? When you feel alone? And you can’t hear God? Remember …

“Nothing touches our lives but it is God Himself speaking.

Do we discern His hand or only mere occurrence?”

oswald chambers my utmost for his highest

prayers to keep our hearts in His hands.

from my utmost for his highest

love notes.

Faith: thanking God in advance for what you don’t see.

I’m waiting for ‘rain’ ~ how about you?

(… and so grateful He’s patient with me.)

 

love notes.

 

there’s even more good news

love notes.

One Thousand Gifts Devotional Giveaway

Happiest Thanksgiving week!

I have good news … today a giveaway of Ann Voskamp’s brand new One Thousand Gifts Devotional.

ann voskamp one thousand gifts devo{photo from ann ~ read her 6 links to a wonderous thanksgiving week!}

The devo contains short, beautifully written thoughts from Ann with Bible verses and space to write out your own insights.

Isn’t this the perfect time to grab hold of gratitude? [Read more...]

who satisfies the heart?

There is only one Being Who can satisfy the last aching abyss of the human heart, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ. ~ Oswald Chambers


Praying we start and finish the day with our hearts in the right place … much love & peace to you.

from my utmost for his highest

Make your mood follow your attitude

Did you know you can wake up in a bad mood but still have a good attitude? While your mood is based on your feelings, your attitude is a mental posture. Boss your feelings around today ~ and make your bad mood follow your good attitude.

Oh give thanks to the God of heaven; for his loving kindness endures forever.

best way to start your day

The last couple weeks, I’ve been a little undone. Maybe it’s the season I’m in or maybe it’s just laziness. But instead of reading my Bible first thing in the morning ~ I’ve taken to sitting outside with my coffee and just letting my thoughts unfold with the dawn.

It’s nice to sit and enjoy the morning. And I don’t think there’s a thing wrong with it. But I’ve realized something important. Left to myself, I’m not entirely dependable. [Read more...]

the 911 prayer

Confessions: I am pitiful at remembering where verses are in the Bible. I grew up Baptist but missed the whole bible drill thing.  Must have been down the hall scribbling notes on attendance cards and eating sweet tarts. My husband, on the other hand, is ridiculously skilled. He is so good at remembering verses and addresses that I am an eensy bit co-dependent on his ability. It’s not-so-good.

So every once in a while, when an important verse like this comes around with an easy to remember address, I am so appreciative. Check out Psalm 91:11 …

the 911 prayer

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