Some days I just fall to my knees in awe. I read this from Charles Stanley the other day and had to share it with you. In the book of Leviticus the word sacrifice or offering comes from a root word that means to "approach" or "go near," as in becoming personally involved in a … Continue reading Wow, really?
Sometimes at my ranch, there are stinky chores that must be done, and I mean that literally. Cleaning our areas/stalls after animals is one of those chores. But it must be done. Some spaces are close quarters and the smell gets overwhelming. Every so often you need to stop, step outside, and get a breath … Continue reading Breath of fresh air
In my last post, I was talking about being on the struggle bus. Yesterday I asked God for some encouragement. He was happy to answer. First, in my morning devotion time, I read two verses that were completely spot on for my situation. Next, at my office, I had someone come in who said we … Continue reading Isn’t that just like Him?
I'm reading a book called Extravagant Grace. It has six different authors. One of them is Barbara Johnson. (1927-2007) One of her sections included something that grabbed me. “In your darkest hours, listen to Jesus saying, 'Been there. Done that.' Jesus has tasted what you are tasting, felt what you are feeling, looked into the … Continue reading …Got the t-shirt
One of my first visits to my husband's grandparent's house, was an eye-opener for me. I was helping her make dinner, and we down into the basement to get something for our preparations. They had shelves lining all the walls, fully stocked with supplies. Canned goods, paper towels, toilet paper, you name it, they had … Continue reading Waste not
I've had something rolling around in my soul this last week. How do I love God? Seems like a tall order to me. But in reality it is quite simple. We humans just like to complicate things. We need to get back to basics. God created us to love Him. He instilled that need to … Continue reading Back to basics
One day it just struck me and I was on a mission. I live in a city designated as a Tree City. We have loads of trees lining the streets. We have a lot of trees on on ranch too. And right now the leaves are full and green. I had an urge to see … Continue reading Vast
Some days it just feels like the walls are closing in. I know that's my cue to shift my focus. I go to the Word and see what God has to say. The first two spoke to my heart and gave me peace. “Those who trust God's action in them find that God's Spirit is … Continue reading Wide open spaces
I guess as a young girl, I never got it. The whole blood brother thing. Blood brother can refer to two or more people not related by birth who have sworn loyalty to each other. This is in modern times usually done in a ceremony, known as a blood oath, where each person makes a … Continue reading Scars
Once again, it happened to me. And I love when it does. I read a verse that everyone knows, and we kinda blow over it when we read it, because it is so familiar. But this week, BAM! Romans 8:28-29 hit home afresh. The part that stuck out was “God foreknew me.” Defined, foreknow is … Continue reading Once again…
God Still Speaks 