“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”
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Remain in Him
There are seasons to flourish and bloom, seasons to trim and prune and seasons to replant and wait. But rest assured, friend…there is always growth and new life if we remain in Jesus. I have heard it said, “New life starts in the dark. Whether it’s a seed in the ground, a baby in theContinue reading “Remain in Him”
Spirit of Contentment
Just recently I found myself in a season of feeling a bit frustrated with the seemingly mundane routines of life. I normally thrive on routine, as it is comforting and predictable. But lately I have been waking up each new day feeling this mild undercurrent of anxiousness, stress and even irritability. Before my feet evenContinue reading “Spirit of Contentment”
Your Life is a Fragrance
Have you ever been suddenly overwhelmed by a delightful scent that pulls you toward its inviting direction? A fragrance so captivating that you stop what you are doing to deeply breathe it in? I am so thankful for the sense of smell. There are countless scents that bring me joy. I love sweet, clean smellingContinue reading “Your Life is a Fragrance”
He is Risen!
As Easter Sunday, and the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ draws near, it has me pondering the greatest sacrifice ever made. I find myself gripped with gratitude as the song “When I Think About The Lord” pours out from my spirit and glides upward into heaven. My worship of the King of GloryContinue reading “He is Risen!”
Oh, How I Love Jesus
When I think about my dad, Mike Sumstine, a few things come immediately to mind. I think about the “good old days” and how he always had a thermos full of hot coffee in his hand as he would head out the door in the morning. I think of how he seemed to have aContinue reading “Oh, How I Love Jesus”
Love Like Jesus
Happy February, friends! It is the beautiful month of love. When you think of love what comes to mind? Romance? Passion? Kindness? Sacrifice? Purity? Happiness? Despair? Hope? Hopelessness? As we all know, Valentine’s Day and the subject of love can bring about a vast array of thoughts and feelings – leaving each individual recalling hisContinue reading “Love Like Jesus”
The God Who Sees
Today I was going about my daily tasks around the house and feeling a bit down. Life has felt a few pounds heavier these past couple of months and I have been struggling to find my footing amidst new routines and responsibilities. That, in addition to the start of a new year, a mid-life birthdayContinue reading “The God Who Sees”
Welcome Autumn: The Season of Gratefulness and Thankfulness
Today, September 22nd 2021 is the first official day of glorious autumn! The onset of the autumn season brings so many happy feelings for me. The crisp, golden months of fall encompass much more than just the changing of the beautiful colors on the trees, cooler sweater-weather, pumpkin spice flavored everything and cozy nights byContinue reading “Welcome Autumn: The Season of Gratefulness and Thankfulness”
Praise
Praise! That is the word I keep hearing in my spirit. It is the beginning of a new month and when asking the Lord for a fresh focus for August I keep hearing Him say, “Praise!” The road of life has been rough and bumpy for the past few months. Well, honestly it has beenContinue reading “Praise”
For His Glory, By His Grace 