O Lord, You have searched me and known me!Psalm 139:1 Do you remember the excitement of new love?! Do you remember how it felt in the discovery stage of one another...when you began to realize that this new person in your life might possibly be "the one" that you've been waiting for and praying for? … Continue reading Search and Know…Reflections From Psalm 139:1
The negative thoughts take laps around my head... Each one racing to take first place... Consuming my brain space. Anxiety growing, Agitation growing. Round and round they go and go and go... Then, an intrusive, quiet whisper asks- "What is it that you are meditating on?" Thoughts stop mid-lap. I realize that I'm doing it … Continue reading Racing Thoughts, the Intrusive Whisper and Painful Obedience
"Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma."
So...who am I imitating?
We need you. You are not forgotten. Please, don't give up yet...there are some of us out here who are looking for you. For your stories. For your wisdom. For your advice. We want to know about that path that you've walked to earn that beautiful Crown of Splendor that gracefully wraps around your head. … Continue reading To The Ones Crowned In Splendor (or…to the ones whose heads are graciously wrapped in silver or white or gray splendor…) **and a note to the rest of us awaiting that crown**
The battle is waging, The enemy's strong... Mothers and Fathers cry out. His tactics relentless, Temptations so sweet... Mothers and Fathers cry out. We're confounded, astounded, We're desperate and weak... Mothers and Fathers cry out. He keeps inching closer, Creeping in on all sides... Mothers and Fathers cry out. We close all our doors, Yet … Continue reading Cry Out
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!! Ok, so let's face it. Today, we will face temptations. Whether it's the temptation to binge on unhealthy food, or the temptation to gossip, or the temptation to harbor bitterness and resentment in our hearts...the list goes on and on...but one thing is sure, temptations will come. What if we went into today … Continue reading Equipped to Endure
"...we can do something extra-ordinary in a seemingly ordinary day. We can drop to our knees in the middle of whatever is going on and boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the {PRECIOUS} blood of Jesus."
Good Morning!!For those days when a shower is just a thought and you've cleaned all day and just want to sit...but keep finding more FULL dirty laundry buckets...I will remind my soul to..."Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where … Continue reading Making a Dent in Heart and Laundry
I always struggle with calling today Good Friday. When we get to this day, my heart hurts when I think of what Jesus endured on this day so long ago. It doesn't feel good. My 8 year old even asked me that about a week ago, why it was called "Good" when it was the day Jesus died, and I needed to hear the answer again for myself. It's Good because of what Jesus did for us. It's Good because this is the day He showed us just how much He loves us by giving His life for us in the most painful and shameful way. "He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death--even death on a cross!" (Philippians 2:8)
Nicole Dotson 