When Hope Is Deferred
***This is a special post as we are in Ephesus among Ephesians, to whom Paul wrote these words while imprisoned in Rome— “…[give] thanks always and for every circumstance, thanking God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Eph. 5:20). I learned…
No Condemnation!
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1, 2 NIV). Condemn–(v.) deemed unfit for use…
When We Wear God’s Armor
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:10 NKJV). One doesn’t typically wake up on a…
Dancing with Butterflies
***This is a repost but wanted to share again–along with the interview I was privileged to have with Deb Dufek for her “Women Behind the Words” podcast, shared at the end of this post.I pray you, too, hear God say, “Turn!”*** So if the Son…
An Unlikely Friendship
“A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” Proverbs 27:9 It was an unlikely friendship– Discovered in an unlikely place—at a carwash on a hot July morning more than two decades ago. “Lovely day.” The elderly man was quite stooped, suffering from a condition I later learned was…
Mary Magdalene–A Graceful Influence
“I believe [Mary Magdalene’s] simple, graceful impact is to remind us of the power of following Jesus…” (Graceful Influence, Lori Roeleveld, p. 131). “What do you mean you don’t believe?” The tone in my voice surprised me, and I took a deep breath. “I’m sorry….
Anticipating Forsythia
It grows along Selah Farm’s fences. The yellow buds of forsythia serve to remind us—spring is coming in all its glory. It doesn’t wait until the threat of winter’s passed but, rather, blossoms with courage, then braves cold nights which will surely come. And come…
A Graceful Influence–Lucy Adams
***(Read to the end for a Give-Away!!!)*** To celebrate the release of dear writer friend Lori Roeleveld’s new release, Graceful Influence–Making a Lasting Impact through Lessons from Women of the Bible (Our Daily Bread Publications), I’m sharing about one beautiful Graceful Influence in my life. Though I’ve…
Looking for Love!
***Read to the end for a give-away!*** “[God’s] love isn’t dependent on our faithfulness, but on His. We don’t deserve His mercy, yet He freely lavishes it on us. We can never earn His love, yet He extends it to us every day.” (From Lori…
Lessons on Life Learned from Skiing
God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that . (I Corinthians 1:9—The Message) I haven’t always considered myself adventurous. In fact, I’ve…