Monthly Archives: June 2013

“But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” I Samuel 16:7 (NIV).  Having a nine year age difference between ourContinue reading “The Depth of Beauty”

“Living a life of fear doesn’t change the circumstances, just ruins the journey.” (anonymous) Waiting and walking seem like opposite actions; however, when dealing with the issue of faith, they go hand in hand.  When I’m faced with a decision that I’m unsure which direction to take, in the past I have prayed and askedContinue reading “Waiting in Faith, Walking in Obedience”

“Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:24 (NIV).  Have you ever had a moment where you clearly felt/heard God’s voice telling you to do something?  It wasn’t audible, but it may as well have been.  You knew with your whole being God wanted you to walk aContinue reading “Island Living”

“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.” Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV) I saw on Facebook approximately one month ago that a woman posted her wedding picture and then a picture ofContinue reading “I Really Love This Man”

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3 (NIV). With our youngest child, his sleeping habits still aren’t what they should be.  I’m not sure if it’s something we’ve done differently or if it’s just his personality, but he’ll still wake up at night.  WhenContinue reading “Rest in Perfect Peace”

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” II Peter 3:9 (NIV).  When I reminisce about my childhood, it seems like a much safer time than the world we are raising children inContinue reading “Love’s Greatest Example”

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set youfree from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2 (NIV).   My family really enjoyed watching the Bible Series on the History Channel earlier this year.  IContinue reading “Compassion versus Condemnation”

“The Bible is the romance story every girl should read. What every girl aches for…Wasn’t that the hidden desire of all people?  To feel singularly pursued to the ends of the earth?  The romanticized version of someone laying down their life for another was woven into the human DNA by God as an imprinted mapContinue reading “God’s Love Story”

“And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.” Colossians 3:17 (NLT) I never considered myself the type of person who cared too much about what others thought of me.  We moved around a lot so I was always the “newContinue reading “Audience of One”