Elise’s New Song

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My latest book baby is born!

Elise’s New Song

As a first-fruit offering to God, the E-book is #free on Amazon 05/26/25 – 05/30/25 — https://amzn.to/3Z4dfEd

Elise Thomas is no longer the singer with crazy makeup, outfits, and wild hair designs. Those days are long gone. God has given her a new life, and she’s ready to fade quietly into the background. Thankfully, Crawdad Beach is over two thousand miles from her past. But will the distance be enough?

Richard Worthington works hard to succeed. Although Crawdad Beach is a small town, the chance to have his name on the sign of his own law firm is an opportunity he can’t refuse. And, if his plans for success continue, someday, everyone will know his name.

Book 10 of the Crawdad Beach Series. Each book in the Crawdad Beach series may be read as a standalone. 

“I loved Elise’s New Song! Each one of Lisa Buffaloe’s books has been an encouragement to me. Number 10 of the Crawdad Beach Series, WOW!” ~ M. James

“Such a fun book!” ~ C. Brown

“Lisa Buffaloe has done it again. Her latest book, ‘Elise’s New Song’ is another delightful read; a sweet story emphasizing trusting always in God. I love the way Mrs. Buffaloe brings Psalm 40 to life in this encouraging book. What a better world we would live in if more people, even Christians, could grasp genuine success in this life is not measured in money but in our close walk with God. Thank you, Lisa. I loved the book and the challenge it leaves with the reader to grow in trust in God and making our walk with God a priority.” ~ Cheri Broadfoot

Unwrap the present

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Anyone else have a hard time living in the present? Is it just me?

Good grief, the past keeps trying to creep into today and future concerns try to keep me wrapped up in the worries of tomorrow. The past and future squeezes me out of today which keeps me from living in the day. Argh! Ugh.

I really want to be fully present in the present. I’ve tried various ways, tried to give it my all, focus my mind, get rid of distractions, but the only thing that works, the only way I’ve found success is by seeking God’s presence. Thankfully, it’s not an art that needs to be mastered on our own, God’s presence is fully present.

If I seek God, calm my soul in Him, then I am wrapped in His presence in the present.

We can’t physically live in the past or the future, our bodies are here in the now, today, and we have a choice where we focus and how we live. God heals the past – our mistakes, our sins, the sins others have committed against us. God knows the future, is already in the future, and will help us through whatever comes in the future. As we embrace the light of His presence, all things are lit by His presence.

Today is a gift, it is the present. Unwrap today — the present — by being in the presence of God.

God is the great I AM. He is and was and is to come. He is eternally present. Seek God and you will find Him. Rest in God (even in your restless moments) and you will find His rest. His joy, His presence, all are gifts for you.

God blesses with the beauty of His creation as an example of His loving care.

Read what Jesus shares in the following passage. How can these truths help you fully embrace today?

Jesus said, “If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied …. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep your life in God-reality, God initiative, God-provisions. … You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes. (Matthew 6:32-34, MSG)

What does the Psalmist share about God’s presence? “You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (Psalm 16:11, NKJV)

God’s word promises, the closer we draw to God, the more we seek His presence, the more we find a deep, intimate, vibrant, free-flowing, loving relationship and friendship.

The present is now and God is here, the Great I AM is here now, waiting for you. “My heart has heard you say, ‘Come and talk with me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’” (Psalm 27:8, NLT)

“Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the LORD— rejoice in his presence!” (Psalm 68:4, NLT)

Unwrap the present from Present in His Presence by Lisa Buffaloe

 

 

 

 

 

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The morning song

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Several studies show that birdsong helps plants awaken and grow. How cool is that! As I listened to the birds sing this morning, I realized I should also sing and speak to the Lord for my soul to awaken and grow. Would you like to join me?

“In the morning, Lord, You will hear my voice; in the morning, I will present my prayer to You and be on the watch” (Psalm 5:3). “Satisfy us in the morning with Your graciousness, That we may sing for joy and rejoice all our days” (Psalm 90:14). “It is good to give thanks to the Lord And to sing praises to Your name, Most High; to declare Your goodness in the morning and Your faithfulness by night” (Psalm 92:1-2).

“But as for me, I will sing of Your strength; yes, I will joyfully sing of Your faithfulness in the morning, for You have been my refuge and a place of refuge on the day of my distress” (Psalm 59:16). “I will sing of the graciousness of the Lord forever; to all generations, I will make Your faithfulness known with my mouth” (Psalm 89:1). “I will sing of mercy and justice; to You, Lord, I will sing praises.” (Psalm 101:1)

A good song to start the day. Come thou fount of every blessing –> https://youtu.be/4xJXzgonLdQ?feature=shared

Articles on birdsong helping plants awake and grow…

https://plant4harvest.com/do-birds-chirping-help-plants-grow/

https://birdsinthetree.com/do-birds-wake-up-plants/

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