ISAIAH 43:18-19 “The Lord says, ‘Do not cling to events of the past or dwell on what happened long ago. Watch for the new thing I am going to do. It is happening already – you can see it now!’ As a young teen, I remember visiting my friend and…
Read moreEver feel like you aren’t qualified to do anything great for God? I do. Especially on days when I compare myself to others. Comparing leads to a list of “I’m not’s.” I’m not a college graduate. I’m not a full-time working professional. Who’s going to respect me? I’m not financially…
Read moreWait. It’s the spiritual exercise most followers of Jesus dread most. But from it comes the fruit of patience. Waiting builds a faith muscle of tremendous hope and perseverance for what lies ahead. Waiting on the Lord is never in vain. Has the Lord ever whispered to your heart, wait…
Read moreI have an odd devotion today. I hesitate to write my thoughts but the Lord just won’t let me escape what is pressing on my heart. So here goes…. Most of you know I read through the Bible every year using my daily Bible. In the recent weeks of early…
Read moreHave you ever run out of gas? I had my first experience with this a few nights ago. My two oldest girls and I were on our way home from an out-of-state baby shower. I had taken my husband’s Highlander and I am not used to driving it. My van,…
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