What does it mean to wait on the Lord? I believe it’s another way of saying that we trust God. We trust him, as Lord in Heaven, who is in control of everything, to guard our life.
The promise that follows, in Isaiah 40:31, is beautiful. I love the imagery of my strength being renewed. Eagles wings, running without getting tired…I’ll take it all!
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Read MoreWhat an honor it is to welcome a dear friend, Melanie Redd, to share with you all today. For those of you who already know of this sweet woman, I don't need to tell you that the following words come from her heart. She's a lady who stands out as one of the most encouraging people I know. She's the real deal, people. She practices what she preaches. Please, be encouraged by her words- and then, go on and say hello, visit her blog. You'll be glad you did!
Read MoreWhat is your definition of joy? There’s one thing I know for sure; I want more of it. My definition of joy? That has been a bit harder for me to pin down.
The Bible has a lot to say about joy. The more I study the Word, the more I realize that joy is different than happiness. It’s a settled assurance, a quiet confidence, and a choice to trust God, no matter the circumstance. (Romans 15:13)
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Read MoreWe were greeted this morning by a magical winter wonderland outside our windows. I sat at the table and leisurely sipped my hot coffee, watching thick snowflakes blanket our street, thinking of no school, no appointments, and no lessons. There were wide-open possibilities.
Read MoreLast year I set out to learn all I could about trusting Jesus. Trust was my word of the year. This year, the word joy, is what God seemed to place on my heart. Initially, my reaction to the word, joy, was…great; this year is going to be all about fun! And maybe it will be. But that’s not what joy is all about.
Read MoreThis year, with the beginning of this blog and my book writing, I was on a steep learning curve. It was challenging but good! I certainly can't say I was bored in 2015. Most months, I participated in Emily P. Freeman's once a month link-up at Chatting at the Sky, called What I Learned. I'm happy that I have these posts to look back on, to see what I learned throughout the year.
Read MoreHeavenly Father, as we celebrate this Christmas season, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for sending your Son, Jesus. Thank you for the gift of this precious baby who came to Bethlehem so long ago, for us, the Savior of this world, the One who brings joy, hope, and peace to all those who believe and place their trust in Him.
Read MoreChristmas is a time of year that has an abundance of teachable moments for parents to guide their kids towards graciousness. Attending and hosting parties, formal dinners, gift giving and receiving...these are all occasions that present an opportunity for children to learn about etiquette. The heart of good etiquette is about making the other people around us feel comfortable. It's about putting others first and showing honor to them...out of love.
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