Tag Archives: at the feet of Jesus

Well…Come!

Are you weary, friend? Have you taken inventory of your life and found your cares to be like a bulging suitcase that won’t shut? So much so, that when you try to lock it away, it pops open, spewing out … Continue reading

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Friend vs. Foe

Do you have a famous man or woman of God who you love to read quotes by? Over the past many months, my ultimate favorite source of encouragement has been the late C.H. Spurgeon. Yesterday, I stumbled across a fresh … Continue reading

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Vying Voices

There are voices all around us – buy this, check this out, listen here, do that, you need, you deserve, slow down, speed up, start, stop… it’s overwhelming and it comes at us from all directions. Every day. When voices … Continue reading

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Curing the “Everyone Needs Me” Complex

A word for those who are pulled in exactly 2.3 million directions… breathe. This world and its chaos begs for our attention in an infinite amount of ways. Here. There. Everywhere. Now. The unfortunate thing is… we are not infinite … Continue reading

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Tear-Stained Pages

I can write poetry or prose; Write as eloquently as all of those Who’ve gone before and led the way. Yet, in the purpose of each day In the paper or with the pen, A humbled heart, You won’t condemn. … Continue reading

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Mary Days & Martha Days

Yesterday, I was able to spend cherished time in thought; reading and writing without distraction. It was a solid 6 hours of respite and being in the Word of God and prayer! I was so thankful in the moment and … Continue reading

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Isolation = Extinction

I visited a historical landmark of a society that was extreme and believed in celibacy – men and women living apart from one another never to join. Not surprisingly, this radical group became extinct as they had no offspring. They … Continue reading

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I Need Thee

Sometimes, the words of hymns that have been sung for generations strikes a chord in our hearts. Be blessed by the lyrics to this relevant and meaningful song… let the words soak into your soul and speak to you: I … Continue reading

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I am Yours and no one else’s. You open my eyes to be selfless. Sweetly Your name is spoken through my daily breath. I read Your words and, to my soul, You’re daily bread. Take my hand and walk with … Continue reading

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Unplugged

The past few days, I “unplugged” on a weekend away in the woods. It’s liberating. And terrifying. This blog isn’t about how technology is bad, blah blah blah (LOL). It’s about how terrifying it is when we’re feeling disconnected or … Continue reading

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No Words

When I have no words… Psalm 42:11, “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God.” ESV Bible Romans … Continue reading

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The Clay

Placed on the wheel of life, spinning; Human nature follows the bent of sinning. Round and round and round we go, What we will become, only God knows. The Potter takes his place next to me- Accepted His offer of … Continue reading

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