You Are Chosen by God

Proof: Jeremiah 1:5, NIV Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. John 15:16, ESV You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruitContinueContinue reading “You Are Chosen by God”

You Are Forgiven

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Colossians 1:13-14 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.ContinueContinue reading “You Are Forgiven”

Needed: Open-Heart Surgery

Symptoms: Offended, Inability to form meaningful relationships, Stony (impenetrable to the word of God and wise counsel), Calloused, Unable to love genuinely, Lacks empathy, Incapable of making a sound judgment without being overly emotional Diagnosis: Broken, Unhealthy heart Cause: Issues of life can leave our hearts broken and unhealthy. The state of the world addsContinueContinue reading “Needed: Open-Heart Surgery”

From a Seed to Full Bloom

Photo by Khanh Le on Pexels.com Dear Beloved, What vision has God planted in your heart? What has He gifted you to do? What interests you? What do you find yourself doing naturally? Get your finger on that one thing. What is it? What if that one thing is all it you need to launchContinueContinue reading “From a Seed to Full Bloom”

Tears

Photo by Mateus Souza on Pexels.com My heart has been broken,My heart has been filled with joy. My heart has been played with,As if it were a toy. My life has been shaken by grief and strained,My feelings discarded as if they were spare change. I’ve lain my head in sorrow,I’ve lain my head inContinueContinue reading “Tears”

Fighting for Us

The past two weeks, I’ve had to watch my children walk through a very familiar place. They have been in situations where they’ve had to choose their responses and choose their battles. Have you been there? I have many times. Each time, I’ve learned something new about myself and have had to decide whether toContinueContinue reading “Fighting for Us”

Armor Up: Part 1

Photo by Maria Pop on Pexels.com Ephesians 6: 10-18 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world andContinueContinue reading “Armor Up: Part 1”

Count Up the Cost

Earlier today, I sat down to reflect on my weekend. Immediately, I began to think about where each of our three children are in their lives. All of them have goals that they are working towards. Our oldest son is taking classes and has been training our youngest along with a few of his friendsContinueContinue reading “Count Up the Cost”