The Conversation It was a warm March afternoon in 2010 when the conversation began. “Do you think it would be ok if we looked into getting a puppy?” I sheepishly asked my husband. I wasn’t necessarily hesitant about asking because I thought he wouldn’t want a dog. It was more so because we had onlyContinue reading “The Life and Love of Allie; Forever in Our Hearts”
Category Archives: Encouragements
A Light Unto My Path
As the morning sun rises and slowly begins its lengthy stretch across the vast, expansive sky, it boldly announces a fresh new day. Another new beginning. My sleepy eyes begin to flutter open. I pull myself up and place my feet firmly on the floor. As I rise to face another day, I thank theContinue reading “A Light Unto My Path”
Blessed Assurance
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalms 43:5 Emotions are a big part of life. They inevitably fill our days with ups and downs, highs and lows. If I’m being honest, sometimes I findContinue reading “Blessed Assurance”
The Abundant Life: Finding Joy in The Everyday
“The thief comes to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 This scripture speaks such invigorating encouragement to me. Of course, not the part about the enemy of our souls, but the “life abundant” part. Isn’t it wonderful news that weContinue reading “The Abundant Life: Finding Joy in The Everyday”
The Steadfast Love of The Lord
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;God’s mercies never come to an endThey are new every morning, new every morning;Great is your faithfulness, O Lord,Great is your faithfulness This is a song I grew up listening to in church. Its sweet truth of God’s unfailing love plunges into my heart when I recall itContinue reading “The Steadfast Love of The Lord”
A New Year’s Greeting: Welcome 2023!
2022 has been another whirlwind year. It has held within its days many celebrations along with some heavy blows. Victories celebrated, losses grieved, struggles wrestled and lessons learned. Yet, I see God in every little moment. In each detail, I feel His love. He is ever present; leading, loving and participating in our lives inContinue reading “A New Year’s Greeting: Welcome 2023!”
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the new-born king Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled” Joyful all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With angelic host proclaim “Christ is born in Bethlehem” Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the new-born king” I love this Christmas song.Continue reading “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Simplify
sim·pli·fy /ˈsimpləˌfī/ verb To simplify means to get back to basics. Off-load and reassess. Sometimes, a simpler life is exactly what is needed. We can easily complicate things, allowing distractions and time-fillers to overrun our mind and steal our energy. This is where I have found myself lately. Simplify. That is what I hear the LordContinue reading “Simplify”
Refocus, Refresh & Realign With Jesus
A new day has dawned with the gift of a beautiful, crisp autumn morning. The breeze is quietly blowing through my open window as I snugly nestle into my well-used, favorite spot for devotions. Ribbons of steam gently rise from the brim of my hot coffee mug, filled to the top with delicious pumpkin spiceContinue reading “Refocus, Refresh & Realign With Jesus”
Oh Lord, You’re Beautiful
“Oh, Lord, You’re beautiful Your face is all I seek For when Your eyes are on this child Your grace abounds to me” This song, written by Keith Green, keeps playing over and over in my mind. As I go throughout my day I see so much of the beauty of the Lord all around.Continue reading “Oh Lord, You’re Beautiful”
For His Glory, By His Grace 