Walking with God
Are you all knotted up or in a dry spell?
I pray that you will keep your eyes open to ways that God will share a message with you. I call that wearing your "God Goggles". Enjoy this four minute video, and may you be encouraged in your walk with Christ. https://youtu.be/xkrwuO4GPlk Allow God to saturate you...
Why is my outlook positive? My Snowglobe.
Perspective. Imagine yourself holding a snowglobe. Now, shake that snowglobe as gently or fierce as you desire. Then, observe how all the white “snowy” particles fall into place. My husband often relates my world as me living in a snowglobe. Why? Because he says...
I am not ashamed
#iamnotashamed This bible verse always gets me. I know I don't want the Jesus to be ashamed of me, so I better not be ashamed to Him. https://youtu.be/R2BK7HGwfdc With much love and appreciation for y'all, Stephanie
Father’s Day…it just takes one.
Father’s Day…it just takes one. One hundred thirteen years ago the state of Washington set aside a day to celebrate fathers because of one person’s desire to honor her father. (Read the history here: A Brief History of Father's Day - dummies) Fast forward sixty-two...
Bending my knees to bend God’s ear was in need.
Bending my knees to bend God’s ear was in need. The morning started out with heavy news that required much petitioning to God. Then, within a few minutes of the first request, one more text and a phone call came my way with more burdens. I went into my study, closed...
Eyes wide open
I was reading through some older journal entries and came across this saying. I concur. I pray that you will open your eyes to see all the goodness God has for you. “Open my eyes so that I can see all the wonderful things in your teachings.” Psalms 119:18 ERV...
Standing on The Promises
There was an old hymn we used to sing often called “Standing on The Promises of God”. For a little Baptist church, this song was upbeat. I can still picture uncle Dale (our song leader) leading us all and increasing the speed as the song would go from verse to verse....
Are you lost like this dog?
Are you like this dog? We were out of town at the time, when this adorable dog would appear on our Ring cameras. Was it looking for food, shelter, a safe place, or someone to love it? Whatever this dog was looking for, it was lost and alone. I had notified the...
Mother’s Day gifts to remember…what matters most to me…
I just returned from my aunt's funeral. One of her daughters and one granddaughter got up to speak. Listening to them share memories and lessons learned from Aunt Jackie was beautiful. I would smile and nod my head in agreement with some of their remembrances. When I...
Tips/insight/thoughts when doing a bible study:
I am beginning a new in-depth bible study with three young ladies. These twenty-somethings are at different stages in their walk with God. This may be their first bible study or at least their first in-depth one that requires homework. We are studying When You Pray...
Quench your thirst!
I guess I’m not the only thirsty one. Normally I see the sandhill cranes and turkey pecking the ground for insects or corn near the deer feeder and throughout the yard. While sitting in my screened-in lean-to, preparing for a speaking engagement, I saw three cranes...
Time to withdraw
But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. Luke 5:16 I’m just following Jesus' lead. A message came in my email inbox that reminded me that I’ve been quiet in journaling, and they were asking if I was okay. It humbled and honored me by proving to my inner...