"The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air. Much that once was is lost, for none now live who remember it." ~Galadriel from "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" The world is changing. Do you feel it? … Continue reading We Need Unchanging
This is it...the simple truth that I will lean on and rest in today... "...In Your presence is fullness of joy..." It's as simple and yet as complex as this... Jesus, fully God yet fully man, stepped onto earth and lived a sinless life. He walked the path to calvary and paid for my life and yours with His … Continue reading Simple Truth for Today: Unshakable Joy
This is not knowing ABOUT God. It's not knowing all of the Bible answers and Bible stories... This is contact~knowledge. Experiential~knowledge. Relational~knowledge.
Submerged in sin, chained within Burdens heavy, heart heavy Hands dirty, heart dirty Heartbroken. Avoiding stares, condemning glares Head low to hide the shame
"Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to ACCUSE him. The LORD said to Satan, "The LORD rebuke you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not a brand plucked from the fire? Now Joshua was … Continue reading Filthy Rags to Festal Robes
It's easy to talk about our faith when all's well. When it's all going great and we can smile about blessings and grace and forgiveness and Jesus... ...but when stuff hits the fan and life is a MESS...that's when the Gospel can shout the loudest through us. When we don't just talk about grace but we cling to it … Continue reading How the Gospel Blooms in Life’s Cracks
Good morning!! "Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow." James 1:17 I love being a mom! (And yes...it's really easy to say that now when they're all still asleep like little angels.) It's tiring, … Continue reading Important Lessons From Kids and Gummy Bears
Good morning! I've been reading through the book of Jeremiah...it's so sad to read this part of the Story where God's people have wandered off...chosen things that do not satisfy over the only One who can satisfy. How they've turned their backs on the One who loves them the most, only to give themselves over … Continue reading Close to my Heart
Good morning! No matter what...today is a beautiful day...because I am ~loved by the Good, Good Father.~ {"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8} Whose ways are PERFECT. {"As for God, his way is perfect..." Psalm 18:30} Whose Word is FLAWLESS {"The LORD's word … Continue reading A Beautiful Day to Be Still…
"Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: 'I am the first and I am the last, And there is no God besides Me.'" ~Isaiah 44:6b NASB Good morning!! So...what, or who...is in my "god" seat? What is it that is adored most, thought about most, hoped for … Continue reading Return
Nicole Dotson 