“And all of this is a gift from God.” There are few better examples of pure love and grace than when a grandmother lavishes love on her grandchildren. The unexpected $20 bill slipped into your pocket. The cookie jar that is always full when you go to visit. The type of hug that buries you…
“I have strength for all things.” What does life after the storm look like? Recovery can be slow in the aftermath of a storm. We can stay sheltered inside, clenched and stuck. Or, we can let the storm’s refining fire melt the hard shell of hurt to make space for the seed of new to…
“Will you not be aware of it?” Can better come out of devastation? Natural disasters leave a wake of debris and destruction. After a storm blows through, there is always yard waste, but with more catastrophic storms, lives are impacted in addition to homes, boats, and cars. After Hurricane Helene blew through Florida, the curbs…
“Steady and sure like hind’s feet.” Adaptable. Hardy. Buoyant. Those are intriguing words for someone dealing with the aftermath of a storm. How would you respond if promised to be made flexible, robust, and springy? What if you could count on those traits kicking in and carrying you through the challenges after a life’s storm…
“Yes, I carried you.” How do you prepare for a storm? Developing hurricanes provide days to prepare for the impending devastation. Other storms, like Earthquakes and Tornados, do not always provide ample warning. The storms we encounter in life are often similar in nature. Some storms, We can clearly see approaching. As the relationship deteriorates…
Guest Blog: by Amy Clackum “My ways are higher. ” Every year, I ask God what He wants me to work on for the upcoming year. I try to actively seek and ask God where He wants me to grow. God often gives me a word for the year, and I know that it will…
“Be very courageous.” Have you ever tried to meditate on God’s Word in the morning and then again in the evening? I have tried. For years, I have tried. Morning. No problem. My routine is set, and I have time each morning to pray, praise, worship, listen, meditate, and spend time in the Word. While…
“God has not given us a spirit of fear.” Have you ever been asked to do something hard, and you felt like the ask was too much? Fear has a way of pushing our limits, but when God is the One asking, how do we respond? Amanda had already sold everything they owned and moved…
“Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.” What do resolve, confidence, and patience have in common with living fearless? When we are fully resolved, our stubbornness kicks in. We will not be easily swayed because our minds will be set, determined, and unshakeable. Our confidence will come from a deep-seated belief that fuels our resolve. With…
“Come and talk with me.” If God spoke, would we listen? We are never more ready to hear God’s Voice than when we are desperate and afraid. Wisdom. Direction. Protection. Rescue. All ears, we cry out to God, but do we declutter our minds and quiet our hearts to hear His response? Psalm 27 is…