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
"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
One verse, 6 translations, because each translation is beautiful. Because someone other than me needs to know (or be reminded of) what it takes to be delivered and protected by the Almighty and very Capable God of the universe. [Pause and reflect first... What is it that you need delivering from? A stronghold or addiction? … Continue reading The Secret for Deliverance and Protection…
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!! Today...I'm just wondering...what exactly is our view of God's Presence?? Where do we think He is, where do we thing He can or cannot be? Do we believe He's far off? Do we believe He's here in America with us, but not in distant countries? Do I believe He's present here with me, but … Continue reading Everywhere.
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!! If you've been walking on your faith~journey for a little while, you've had some "mustard~seed moments." There are huge, amazing, "Red~Sea~being~parted" moments, David and Goliath moments, sick~being~healed moments...and then there are these... ...mustard seed moments...personal moments that no one else would understand but you. Then there are times when God does something … Continue reading Mustard Seed Moments…
Good morning! "Accept, LORD, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws." Psalm 119:10 "Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name." Hebrews 13:15 What does the fruit of our lips look like? Is … Continue reading The Fruit of Lips
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…
Nicole Dotson 