The Beauty of the Blood

For my crafting business, I often make wood-burned cutting boards. I usually start off with a piece of plain, sometimes flawed wood but end of with something very beautiful and unique. First, I design a stencil, cut it out, and use a chemical to put the design on the wood. Then, I use a heatContinueContinue reading “The Beauty of the Blood”

How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by Him

Photo by Ylanite Koppens on Pexels.com Hello Dear One, How are you today? I just wanted to remind you that you are loved beyond measure. Infinitely. Undeniably. Certainly. Passionately. Guess what? You didn’t have to earn it. His love isn’t based on your performance or your ability. His love is not generic or one sizeContinueContinue reading “How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by Him”

He Heals Broken Hearts

Lately, several of my closest friends and I have felt the pain of grief. My heart aches from missing my friend who courageously fought cancer and won her reward of Heaven. It doesn’t help that her birthday is in September and Breast Cancer Awareness Month is October. Although I know her suffering has ended, IContinueContinue reading “He Heals Broken Hearts”

Forgive Yourself

Romans 8:1-2 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. I have always been very analytical.ContinueContinue reading “Forgive Yourself”

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”