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! 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
Good morning!! "And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises." ~Hebrews 6:11-12~ Sluggish. slow, dull, slothful; lazy, inert, listless (lackadaisical). In … Continue reading Wake Up, Sleeper!
Good morning!! I'm so thankful this morning that... "The LORD is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness." (Psalm 103:8) ~This is our God...slow to anger and ABOUNDING in lovingkindness.~ "Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay … Continue reading Rich Mercy and a Thankful Heart
Today, I am going to REJOICE in the fact that my Father rejoices over me and takes delight in me!!! Do you believe it?? That God delights in and rejoices over you?
Listen up, Self! Today, there will be two voices to listen to. There will be the quiet Voice of Truth whispering to my soul…and there will be the screaming lies of the Master Deceiver. The Deceiver is crafty and will know just what to say to get me down…to get me to focus on myself instead of Jesus. But Truth will be there, quietly whispering in my soul.
"...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."
Nicole Dotson 