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I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you,… Ephesians 1:18 (NIV) Adam and Eve broke the world in Genesis 3. Maybe you can relate to breaking something, maybe a bone, or a fragile item… Maybe in a sense,Continue reading “Grace Not Guilt”

But can the ax boast greater power than the person who uses it? Is the saw greater than the person who saws? Can a rod strike unless a hand moves it? Can a wooden cane walk by itself? Isaiah 10:15 (NLT) The obvious answer to all the above questions is “no”! It seems ridiculous toContinue reading “Live Enamored”

No photo filter could portray to you the heavenly aroma of my beautiful roses! Our music teacher cut them fresh out of her garden for us and they are intoxicating! Of course this reminds me of something Scriptural…  The gospel accounts (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) are quite similar at surface glance and yet itContinue reading “Blooming With Truth”

Worry can’t add an hour to your life but it sure can steal one! How often have we spent precious moments of nonrefundable time worrying about the next life step?! Whatever, wherever, however we are to take it, or even IF we are to take it, and if we are, WHEN?!  Recently my mom wiselyContinue reading “Next Steps”

Ever wondered why September is the ninth month instead of the seventh like the prefix in the word “September” suggests? Or why October is the tenth month instead of the eighth like the prefix in the word “October” suggests?!  It has to do with the Caesars. Julius thought so highly of himself he decided heContinue reading ““Poolside””

Not that long ago two of our six children were able to attend a youth retreat that lasted for a weekend. They had a blast but this mama’s heart felt a crater sized hole in it with them missing around the family table. You might wonder why, as my house was certainly not empty withContinue reading “No Empty Seats”

I have no wrath. Would that I had thorns and briers to battle! I would march against them, I would burn them up together. Or let them lay hold of my protection, let them make peace with me, let them make peace with me. Isaiah 27:4-5 (ESV) What “briers and thorns” are you letting growContinue reading “Forgive & Fight”

Often in the “dark tunnels” of life we humans have a tendency to falter in faith. If you can relate, take heart you are not alone! Think of David… he had the faith to face the giant Goliath and yet falters when it comes to wimpy king Saul?! Think of the Israelites… they had theContinue reading “Light In The Tunnel”

The LORD will guide you always; … Isaiah 58:11 (NIV) The question is; Will we follow? I’m convinced in a world governed by a Sovereign God there are no accidents, no coincidences. There are God surprises and there are trials and tribulations (John 16:33). Take a look at Scripture with me…  It wasn’t a coincidenceContinue reading “Which Path?!”

A sweet friend of mine invited me to go kayaking; I’ve never been, so I excitedly accepted! It wasn’t until a bit later that I realized what a kayak actually looks like and how short the sides are that might keep you safely inside!! But then I thought to myself, “Don’t worry, remember that oneContinue reading “Life Preserver”