Living Water
Take a moment with me and close your eyes. Envision yourself floating down a river. I can visualize this easily as I am sitting beside a river as I write. Now think about floating down the river allowing the tide to pull you. I can envision that as well because I live on the coast […]
Come to the Water
…The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life. John 4:14, ESV Do you long for a drink of cool, refreshing water during the hot summer days? Ice cool water with a slice of lemon, or for an extra special treat with a maraschino […]
Yes You Can
I grew up in a can-do family. We all knew what was expected of us and we tried our best to do it. Perseverance was my Dad’s favorite word and he instilled this in each of his three daughters. As a Christian, I learned that this can-do quality can be great, but also could cause […]
Freedom for our Minds
Happy 4th of July Week! I hope you have the chance to celebrate the independence we have in the United States and reflect on the freedom we are granted. In that light, I want to talk a little bit about freedom for our minds. We all get caught up in lies, offenses and what I […]
When God Says No
Does anyone get frustrated with God? Anyone ever been disappointed with God when things did not turn out the way you had planned or even hoped for? Every person has experienced these things and as a Christian, the question remains, “How do we react when God says no?” This is especially significant when we were […]
Remembrance
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. –Psalm 103:2 I forget things all the time. The latest thing I forgot is to buy my husband new socks as he requested a month ago when all of his current socks developed holes in them. When he graciously waited a few weeks […]
Invasive Species
Are there any invasive species planted in your heart? An invasive species is an introduced species to an environment that becomes overpopulated and harms its new environment. Non-native species are plants and animals living in areas where they do not naturally exist. Think for example of the kudzu vines that have ravaged the Appalachian region, […]
The Ultimate Act of Love
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends John 15:13 Today is Memorial Day. It is the day we as Americans honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who selflessly gave of their lives for our country. It is the day we remember and […]
This Can’t Be What God’s Kingdom Looks Like
I’m thinking about the Apostle Peter today. I’m relating to Peter, more specifically. He was Jesus’ close friend; he followed the Lord wholeheartedly. He was well-intentioned, but he was also brash and presumptuous. He was an external processor without a doubt, and often overestimated his own capabilities. Peter seems genuine, and unvarnished in the scriptures. […]
A Blessing for New Moms
My son is ten weeks old. We’re rounding out the fourth trimester with our fourth baby, and I’m having all the feelings. I feel honored to be his mother. I feel grateful for another sweet baby to love. When he smiles at me – or as of two days ago, laughs at me – I […]