"Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him." — Psalm 126:5-6 As I meditated on these verses, my heart kept turning toward the people in my life who are walking … Continue reading Sowing Through My Tears: The Quiet Beauty of Faithfulness
Devotion
Steady Faith in Shifting Seasons
My Devotional on Grace, Trust, and the Tides of My Heart Scripture for Reflection "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven." — Ecclesiastes 3:1 "If we are faithless, He remains faithful—for He cannot deny Himself." — 2 Timothy 2:13 My Reflection Some days, my heart is full, my … Continue reading Steady Faith in Shifting Seasons
Through The Fogged Glass
"Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger..." — James 1:19 (ESV)THROUGH THE FOGGED GLASSAt first glance through the arched window above my front door, you might think the glass is coated in a heavy layer of grime. But step a little closer, and the … Continue reading Through The Fogged Glass
The Master’s Canvas: A Call to Be Still
"Be still, and know that I am God." ~ Psalm 46:10"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." ~Psalm 19:1Stepping into His PeaceStepping outside and looking heavenward, I find myself in complete and overwhelming awe—a breathtaking beauty that no lens or camera could ever hope to capture. The … Continue reading The Master’s Canvas: A Call to Be Still
Thank Him ♥️
With age comes gratitude.I wake in the middle of the nightand thank Him for the rest.I awake in the morning;I thank Him for waking up.I thank Him for spilled medicationbecause I put too many tablets in the cup.I thank Him for the interruptionbecause the friend who needed an earhad no idea she was encouraging me … Continue reading Thank Him ♥️
Refusing the Trash, Embracing the Renewal
Scripture Reading"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."— Isaiah 43:18–19 Looking at these two bins sitting side by side, I see a vivid … Continue reading Refusing the Trash, Embracing the Renewal
DEEP ROOTS, NEW GROWTH
"For there is hope for a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that its tender shoots will not cease. Though its root may grow old in the earth, and its stump may die in the ground, yet at the scent of water it will bud and bring forth branches … Continue reading DEEP ROOTS, NEW GROWTH
Traces of Grace
"Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." ~Colossians 4:6As I was standing in the kitchen slicing a fresh loaf of bread today, a simple passing thought took root.Crumbs are simply part of the process, falling gently whenever the bread is … Continue reading Traces of Grace
