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Birds and Blooms
Sometimes you just need to take (and share) photographs of beautiful things. Enjoy!
A Hospital Adventure
Last week I shared something on social media. It was a mini blog post that I wrote after receiving some abnormal test results. This is what I wrote…
I Have a Lot of Celebrating to Do!
f you haven’t noticed, I moved my blog publication days to Fridays. It spreads things out a little more in the week for me, I hope it’s a good fit for you too! This week’s blog is a little random, but I have some fun things to share. …
10 Uplifting Things We Can Do in Response to ‘God Is Our Strength and Shield’
As I sit down to write this article, I’m feeling weary. Honestly, I’d rather be curled up in my comfy chair reading a book, watching a movie, or taking a nap. But God is speaking to me and reminding me why He laid it on my heart to write this article. I’m reminded once again that the Lord is my strength and shield. He has…
15 Powerful Bible Quotes about Strength for When You Feel Weak
As someone who lives with chronic illness, I know what it’s like to feel weak physically. I also know what it feels like to be so emotionally spent, even the thought of being strong is laughable. There are times in life when the combination of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual trials renders us a hopeless mess. I often say I feel like a wrung-out rag with not a drop left to give to anyone, including myself. But here’s the beautiful mystery of life with Jesus. When we come to the end of ourselves, He is there. Jesus can take our hopeless mess and transform it into a thing of beauty. When we are weak, He is strong. This is just one of many…
3 Encouraging Reasons ‘the Steadfast Love of the Lord Never Ceases’ for Us
It’s no secret that 2020 has been brutal. We’ve all been impacted by the trials of this year, sometimes in painful ways. In our isolation and pain, we long to connect with others and find hope, but instead, we often find feelings of anger, distress, and hopelessness. Yet there is hope, even in the midst of a year like this. We have reason to hope because the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. This phrase isn’t just a platitude to make us sound spiritual, it’s a promise that can…
What Did Jesus Mean When He Said ‘I and the Father Are One’?
Jesus is a master of bold statements. His words caused strong emotional reactions that made people want to follow Him or kill Him. He often taught in parables so when Jesus spoke a direct truth it was a shock to His listener’s ears. We find one of these bold statements in John 10:30. His simple words, “I and the Father are one,” were answered not in words, but in action. People in the crowd immediately picked up stones with the intention of…
How to Know ‘Joy Comes in the Morning’ in Your Darkest Hour
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve curled up in bed with tears on my pillow and reminded myself that joy comes in the morning. Nighttime feels like a safe place to let out all of the heavy emotions of the day. I finally have a moment to rest and it’s just me and God. I can talk to Him, let the tears flow, and allow God’s peace soak into the deepest parts of me. Even in the midst of my darkest hours…
Look Up: Lessons from CrossFit
Almost two months ago I started exercising. If you’ve known me long, you know this is a big deal. For so many years, I’ve been far too sick to exercise. If I would attempt it, it wouldn’t last long. Partially because my body freaked out and partially because I didn’t know what I was doing! When I got the go-ahead to start exercising and trying to build up my strength, I knew I had to go about it differently than I had in the past. …
Commemorative Easter Sunday Prayers and Blessings to Celebrate He Is Risen!
Easter Sunday is fast approaching and with it an excitement that grows by the day. I don’t know about you, but Easter Sunday is my favorite day to be in church. We celebrate in a big way and my heart is overwhelmed with joy. We can prepare our hearts for this special day with Easter Sunday prayers and…