Baptism: Courage and Surrender

Where do I start?  First, God’s timing is perfect.  He is not impulsive or slack.  He writes a story in each of us, and those around us become part of the interweaving of a glorious KINGDOM story!  I remembered having conversations with my oldest’s boyfriend.  Conversations about Jesus and His love for us.  On one…

What to do with FEAR

When a new door opens, opposition and adversity will come.  It’s part of the faith walk. Every time.  No exceptions. …because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me. I Corinthians 16:8 Paul decides to stay and work despite opposition. Do you run from conflict, or see…

A Four Leaf Clover

St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, used a Shamrock – which has three leaves – to explain the Holy Trinity – one each for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Christians also viewed the four-leaf clover as lucky for its resemblance to the cross. Some even believe that the fourth leaf symbolizes…

Bittersweet: Vulnerability and Obedience

Bitterness made sweet.  Priscilla Shirer continues in her One in a Million book discussing emotional healing.  What happens when the unthinkable occurs and you can’t get control of your emotions?  What if a decision you’ve made, or a direction that God is leading you brings unbearable circumstances? The Israelites were dying of thirst.  Moses cried…

Power Ups: I bet you are doing them! Celebrate it!

Our society has placed emphasis on self-care and the consequences of compassion fatigue.  Our fast past, just do it, strive and stretch pace have caught up with us.  We attend workshops and read articles on how to better care for ourselves so we can reach our potential while helping and serving others.  The proverbial balance….

Freedom

God’s promises are like the promises from the Old Testament of “Milk AND honey”.   He promises us “spacious places” and “freedom in Christ”. If you find honey, eat just enough– too much of it, and you will vomit.  Proverbs 25:16 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your…

Thank you Parish

So sweet and loving to have a note from Proverbs 31 after writing my post.  God is good. Thank you girls for a yummy breakfast. Worshiping this morning the one who gave us our first breath! Fearfully and Wonderfully Made by Matt Redman I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;    your works are wonderful,    I…

First Breath

Your first breath You came into this life– a beautiful soul knitted by the very hands of God in my womb You opened your eyes and searched for me “Here I am sweet girl.  We’ve waited in anticipation of this very moment!”  I am forever changed because God has entrusted me to be your mother….