Once upon a time, a young woman stood on a Mexican rooftop… awed by the beauty before her and overwhelmed with feelings of un-deservedness, excitement and a strong desire to be there – forever. With each beat her heart was telling her that this was God’s will, God’s future for her, and she prayed fervently […]
Biblical Encouragement
Biblical Encouragement is hard to find these days, yet so necessary. I encourage you to renew your focus, refresh your faith and choose to praise the Lord along with me through these thoughts and Bible verses of biblical encouragement.
Pruning Season
Pruning Season – by Katie H. “Master, it hurts!” “Yes, I know.” “But Master, why?” “You must grow.” “No! No Master! Not that! Please! Anything but the Shears!” “My child, you must trust in me. Come, I’ll wipe away your tears. Being pruned is painful; But better fruit you’ll grow; And there’s a purpose […]
I am the Life
I am the Life – by Katie H. I am the Life – risen from the dead. I am the Bread – by which you’re fed. I am the Truth – by which you’re led. I am the Way – before you spread. I am the Light – that illumines your way. I am […]
Master of my Branch (John 15)
On John 15 – by Katie H. I am the branch And He the Master. I begin to grow When out of disaster He lifts me up Out of the mud, And cleanses me With his perfect love. O lift me up, Lord, Cleanse me true. Tie me to the trellis, Close to you. Keep […]
A Faith like Gold
Faith and Suffering – A comment from my Grandpa recently got me thinking and reading about these two things. I Peter 1 spoke to my heart more than other passages. Here is what the Lord brought out to me: We can rejoice in the power of God that keeps us saved (vs. 5), even though […]
Shattered to be Beautiful
The prized stained-glass window of a European cathedral was shattered during a winter’s tempest. The sexton collected all the pieces and stored them away in a large box in the cathedral’s crypt. Two years later a famed artisan, passing through the area, heard of the accident and saw the boarded-up window. He took the box […]
Praising You
There are days when my homesick heart tends to focus in self-pity on the creature comforts I once took for granted, and that by geography are now denied me. But my loving Father tenderly takes my heart in His hands and turns it around to view instead the joys that are mine because I am […]
Faith Based Obedience
“The man that believes will obey; failure to obey is convincing proof that there is no true faith present. To attempt the impossible God must give faith or there will be none, and He gives faith to the obedient heart only.” A.W. Tozer (From his book: Man the Dwelling Place of God ) […]
Blessed is he who Trusts
Blessed is he who Trusts For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing […]
On Holy Spirit Filling
Recently our pastor preached on the Holy Spirit filled life from Ephesians 4. It was convicting, especially coming after a couple of difficult homeschooling days. I just want to encourage you with God’s Words: Ephesians 4:20-32 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have […]