Recap & Review: Programmed for Greatness
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 NLT During the months of May through August, we are taking a break from the Awakening story to review some old...
Lessons from Our Mothers
“In everything set them an example by doing what is good.” Titus 2:7 NIV “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” 2 Timothy 1:5 NIV The apostle Paul wrote these words...
Standing Tall & Falling Hard: Part 2
“Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people.Do everything as I say, and all will be well!” Jeremiah 7:23 NLT “When Saul stood among the people, he was a head taller than anyone else. Then Samuel said to the people, ‘See the man the...
The Lord Is My Shepherd
“Then the Israelites set out from the Desert of Sinai and traveled from place to place until the cloud came to rest in the Desert of Paran.” Numbers 10:12 NIV Do you ever feel like you’re stuck wandering in the wilderness? I do. If God has a plan for...
God Works All Things for Good
“One night Joseph had a dream….” Genesis 37:5 NLT Have you ever felt a true calling from God? Have you ever received a message that you just knew was from Him, a message about His plan for your life, a message you couldn’t wait to share? If so, was...
Recalculating…
“You are my God. Show me what you want me to do,and let your gentle Spirit lead me in the right path.” Psalm 143:10 CEV “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28...
God Gave Me a Song
“The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save;He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love,He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 NKJV “There is a Father who will hold me until I’m better, help me until I can live with the hurt,...
Wonder vs. Worry: Part 2
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust;I shall not be afraid.” Psalm 56:3-4 ESV The very first post I wrote for this blog when I started it over a year ago was titled “Wonder vs. Worry.” I wrote...
Where You Lead, I Will Follow
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'” Isaiah 30:21 NIV I was driving my daughter to school on a rainy morning, slowly and carefully, trying to navigate the waterlogged road. The lane...
Trust & Obey
“Trust God from the bottom of your heart;don’t try to figure out everything on your own.Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;he’s the one who will keep you on track.” Proverbs 3:5-6 MSG We all sometimes wonder what our purpose is and which path we should take in...