God’s Love letters to you — You are loved! “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” ~ Psalm 139:13 “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!” ~ Psalm 139:17 “The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over
Read more →I “met” Gwen Smith online several years ago when I asked her permission to post the lyrics to her wonderful song, “Broken into Beautiful.” I loved the song, but then I read her amazing testimony. We truly have a God who can take and turn anyone’s broken life into a thing of beauty. Gwen Smith is living proof. With her permission, below is her story in her own words… “I remember the phone call to my college
Read more →This last weekend I had the privilege of speaking at our church’s women’s retreat. What a blessing to spend time immersed with God, His word, and His precious daughters! Before leaving town, I drove to pick up a friend. When I arrived at her house, I accidentally dropped and broke my cell phone. Unfortunately the break was fatal, and all phone numbers, contact information, messages, and photos stored on the phone were lost. I don’t
Read more →God is a compassionate, forgiving God. I know from experience, and I know from God’s word. David was an adulterer and murderer, but God called him a man after His own heart. Moses killed a man, but God spoke to him face-to-face as a friend. Rahab was a prostitute, but God blessed her to be in the lineage of Jesus Christ. Paul persecuted Christians, but God used Paul in mighty ways to further His kingdom.
Read more →Rest Ministries is running another of my devotions, Whispered comfort in the midst of fear May you all feel God’s unending comfort. http://restministries.com/2010/10/20/devotion-whispered-comfort-in-midst-of-fear/
Read more →I received great news this week on my latest blood work, my ANA, SED rate, and Lyme test all came within the normal range!!! It’s been ten years since all three have been normal. God is soooooo awesome! The only thing out of range is I’m low on Vitamin D. An easy fix with some prescription strength D and daily supplements. I’m still smiling, and so grateful for this wonderful blessing. Goodness I keep thinking
Read more →The mirror doesn’t make me happy. Wrinkles are now obvious, and to add insult to injury I still get pimples. Argh, I’m trapped between puberty and menopause. Spiritually I have the same problems. I think I’m getting older and wiser, but continue to make decisions that could be deemed childless. Maybe that’s just part of the growth process. The closer to God, the more I see my flaws, and the more I realize His constant guidance and
Read more →One of my favorite quotes is by St. Augustine “In my deepest wound, I saw Your glory and it dazzled me.” Through my trials, difficulties, detours into sin, I have learned more of God’s character, grace, mercy, love, and trustworthiness. They have given me opportunities to better understand who God is and how I fit into His perfect plan. Does that mean I don’t have any moments I’m not hurt, confused, or crawling on wobbly knees? Oh my, some days I feel like I’m swinging on a vine in the jungle and screaming madly. I haven’t liked any of the bad moments, but I wouldn’t change them for the world, because I see glimpses of His glory in my wounds..
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