Tag Archives: words of hope
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
Blue Streaks
High school art class. The lighting was dim. Soft, reflective music played in the background. I twirled the colored pencils and charcoals in my fingers, elegantly tracing the contours of my face on the paper canvas – a self portrait. … Continue reading
Heaven Hours
Welcome back to my blog, friend. God calls us different places at different times, but I haven’t forgotten you! I pray everyone is staying healthy and trusting in the Lord during these times. Continue to cling to the Light! Many … Continue reading
Spiritual Rx
This quote from C.H. Spurgeon has been haunting me the last couple of days, “When a patient believes in a physician, he carefully follows his prescriptions and directions. Faith that refuses to obey the commands of the Savior is a … Continue reading
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
It Will Be
Imagine… Snow is falling, and it’s quiet in the room. A steaming cup of coffee greets you as you’re wrapped in warm blankets. Your Bible is open, prayers flow from your heart to the throne of God without distraction. Can … Continue reading
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
Who Am I?
Greetings, friend! For those who are new to my blog, I want to welcome you and share a little about myself. My heart is full with truths from the Word of God. I believe the Bible is God-breathed and alive. … Continue reading
God’s Battle
The spiritual battles I face can sometimes be all-consuming, exhausting, and difficult – is it the same for you, my friend? These are the times when I have to rely on the Lord – His strength is displayed in our … Continue reading
The End?
As writers, we not only love to write, we also love good stories. Good versus evil and the search for truth never gets old. It got me thinking late last night about the story of my life…the ups and downs… … Continue reading
Ministry Mantra
A poem written to encourage all who face the joys and many challenges of ministry and service in the Lord’s work: Toil, burdens, discouragement, come swift When we answer the call to use our gifts. Some days we are filled … Continue reading
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