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Release It!

My husband and I have always had the most interesting conversations. It is a mix of thought sharing, production, and revelation. It’s like what I am saying pulls things from him and him from me. Every time we end a conversation, I’m always left feeling empowered and challenged at the same time. I know thatContinue reading “Release It!”

Jireh: The Lord Who Provides

26“If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters? 27“Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. 28“But if God so clothes the grass in the field, whichContinue reading “Jireh: The Lord Who Provides”

A Prayer for Teachers

Dear Lord, We thank you for those whom you have called to teach our children. We thank you for strategically placing them in the classroom to help shape and mold our children as they prepare to live out their divine purposes. Lord, we ask that you cover them with your precious blood. Keep them safeContinue reading “A Prayer for Teachers”

Peace in the Noise

Over the past few weeks, I have been enjoying vacationing with my family. I have taken in the beauty that unfolds with changing landscapes and temperatures. I have experienced everything from the bright sunshine of Florida to the mountains of AZ and Vegas. I have viewed them on land and from the air. Either way,Continue reading “Peace in the Noise”

After the Storm

Last week, I had the opportunity to hit the road with my husband and 2 youngest children to vacation in Florida. We were met by several thunderstorms on the way there. At times, it rained so hard that we had to pull over to the side of the road because we could hardly see. WeContinue reading “After the Storm”

Come to the Table

Years ago, I had a dream that I was seated at a huge table. The table was so huge that I couldn’t tell where the table began or where it ended. It was filled with a vast assortment of bread, meat, desserts, and vegetables. The selection was overwhelming and the supply was plenteous. Others wereContinue reading “Come to the Table”

Brand New Mercies

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 This morning, I woke up with Lamentations 3:22-23 on my heart. As I lay in bed, the light piercing through my window reminded me that today is a newContinue reading “Brand New Mercies”

Now Unto Him Who Is Able

Jude 24:25 24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, 25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. Have you ever felt like everything depended on you?Continue reading “Now Unto Him Who Is Able”

Parents: Be Encouraged

Currently, we are learning how to parent a young adult. It has been interesting and challenging. We have found ourselves trying to navigate and adjust to our new role. It has gone from being less supervisory and more supportive which is a shift from parenting a young child. We are no longer the source ofContinue reading “Parents: Be Encouraged”

Hope

There are seasons of heaviness,There are seasons of grief,Seasons so dark in which there seems no relief. There are seasons of fear,There are seasons of doubt,When we feel like we are smothering, with no way out. There are seasons of plenty,There are seasons with no pull,When we feel like our cups are overflowing past full.Continue reading “Hope”