The world today is experiencing an epic shortage of respect. Politeness and honor for one another have been thrown out the window. How did society devolve to a point of having so little regard for one another? A major lack of love and boundaries ... set for others and for ourselves. Several years ago, my … Continue reading I Am Honored
"You have shown me the way of life, and you will fill me with the joy of your presence." Acts 2:28 I’ll never forget the first small group I ever attended. It was the first time in my life I’d ever recognized “the joy of the Lord” AND His presence. I’d spent my entire life in … Continue reading My Pride, Their Joy
Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory! Peter 1:8 My mother is the reason there is any culture in my life at all. She has always been a lover of music, a fairly diverse music lover. We … Continue reading My Joy
I will shout for joy and sing your praises, for you have ransomed me. ~Psalm 71:23 I remember jumping up and down to the words “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart/down in my heart to stay” as a small child in Sunday school. I sang and jumped because that … Continue reading Joy is Everywhere
"When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy." Matthew 2:10 In preparation to write about joy this week, I did a simple search for “joy complete” and found several scripture references that touched my heart. You see, of all the fruit of the spirit, I find that joy is the one I have … Continue reading Follow the Star
for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10 There are moments in our lives when time seems to stand still. Swinging that tassel across the top of the cap and stepping from the hurts of the past few years into your bright and promising new future. Standing picturesque at the altar in your white gown holding a beautiful … Continue reading Hallmark Moments
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 Have you … Continue reading Back to the Shoreline
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 I've been going through one of the toughest, longest seasons of my life. If it were an actual season, it would … Continue reading The Prince of Peace Within
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 The New Testament is full of baffling promises like this one. … Continue reading Peace, the Mind-Blowing Kind
For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. Ephesians 6:15 NLT The shoes written about here were likely those of a Roman soldier. They would have been leather much like sandals. They had laces up the front for getting the right fit and openings … Continue reading Perfect Peace
