I’m never really sure what to do after Easter. I guess that sounds strange … but it almost feels anticlimactic, these first few days after the somber reflection of Lent leading to Good Friday, the silence of Holy Saturday, and the celebration of Resurrection Sunday. Yesterday Scott had his first real day off since we […]
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How Do We Choose Best over Good?
… but every good opportunity deserves prayer and careful consideration to determine whether or not it is the best of use of the time and talents God has given you. ~ Erin @ Home with the Boys Okay, I’ve typed and deleted this post twice. It’s hard to talk about this because it’s become such […]
{Encouraging Words} Living Sacrifices
Recently I was part of a discussion about sacrifices and what it means to be a living sacrifice for the Lord. I made note there are only two examples of living sacrifices in the Bible: Isaac and Jesus Christ. The thing is, a living sacrifice CHOOSES to remain on the altar. A living sacrifice trusts […]
Surrendering Is Harder
I’m re-reading Kris’s beautiful book, Holey, Wholly, Holy: A Lenten Journey of Refinement. It’s leaving me undone all over again. Reminding me just how easy it is to strive instead of surrender. And then I read this from The Practice of the Presence of God, I apply myself diligently to do nothing and think […]
Wholly Devoted?
One life, wholly devoted to God, is of more value to God than a hundred lives simply awakened by God’s spirit. D. L. Moody Oh that I may be a “one” rather than one of “a hundred”! What quote or verse have you read or heard lately that is sticking to you? {Image Credit}
{Joy Day 31} The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Philippians 4:23 Oh Lord, thank You for the gift of Your grace. Today, I pray for an open ear to hear the whispers of Your love. I long for open eyes to see Your faithful love. May my heart be open to all […]