Declaring the goodness of the Lord in the midst of the journey…. Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; declare among the peoples His deeds … Psalm 9:11 Taxes were done with a picnic and candle…(Thank you Monica for the candle idea!) Grocery shopping was and adventure of reminding us of all the…
She will be added to the army of The Brave Ones
I just read an article on Somaly Mam, a Cambodian woman rescued from a brothel. I am Somaly, but I don’t know my real name, my real age or my real family. Somaly means “necklace of flower disappeared in the forest,” and I like to keep this name because of my story. I was sold when I…
Graveside Conversations…
I was driving past a local graveside by our YMCA. I glanced over to see a young couple dressed in black holding each other beside a grave. They were nestled there and not moving for a while. “Oh precious one, who is it you’re talking to? Who are you trying so hard to remember? forgive?…
Limitless…
“Before ANYTHING else existed, there was Christ, with God. He has ALWAYS been alive and is himself God! He created EVERYTHING there is–nothing exists that he didn’t make. Eternal life is IN HIM, and this life gives LIGHT to all mankind.” John 1: 1-4 CAN YOU SAY POWERFUL! Before anything ( you got a list?)…
With Joy…
“With Joy you will drink deeply from the fountain of salvation.” Isaiah 12:3 Can you see the heart in my picture below? The sun was shining through the blossoms on the tree, and to the right at the top you can see some bright pink from the blossoms outlining the heart. God speaks to us,…
He said…
YES!
Do you love me?
As early as Kindergarten little girls and boys would write multiple choice love letters. Do you love me? Yes No Maybe Please check the box. We are love and acceptance seekers. On Billy Graham’s devotional, he challenges us to renew our minds. The Bible tells to “Come now, and let us reason together” (Isaiah 1:18)….
Rebirth
The woman who touched the hem of Jesus’ garment and was healed is a powerful story in God’s Word. Not only had she spent her last penny on medical cures and procedures but she was an outcast. She could not be with her husband, take care of her children, or attend church–she was unclean. Many…
BEAUTIFUL WORSHIP SONG
Thank you Monica for sharing a GREAT worship song to go along with the message of “It’s not over!” WE WILL RISE!
It’s not over EVEN when it’s over
Abraham and Sarah and the birth of Isaac 400 years of slavery and deliverance Woman caught in adultery redeemed by Jesus Woman who had bled for 12 years –an outcast healed by her touching Jesus’ garment and He called her daughter (worth and acceptance) Resurrection Sunday is a remembrance that God is in the business of miracles….
ARRESTED BY GRACE 