“Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” Psalm 51:7 KJV The day warmed just enough to take the dogs for a walk in the snow. The sun shone brightly, melting the snow and ice into a muddy mess in the driveway, right where my […]
Footprints in the Snow: God Cleans Our “Soles” Read Post »
“But Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 ESV Do you ever have days where everything feels impossible? Days when no matter how many steps you take forward, it feels like you’re somehow still moving backward? You pray, you try, you show
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“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 NIV After a long day of moving and stacking firewood, I finally stepped into the shower to wash the day off. I remember thinking, I don’t want to go into tomorrow with today’s dirt still on me. As
Don’t Take Today’s Dirt Into Tomorrow’s Peace Read Post »
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV New beginnings often stir up a mix of excitement and fear. They invite us to step forward while still feeling the weight of
A Hope-Filled Beginning Read Post »
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 NIV Some days you spend the entire day exhausted, counting down the hours until bedtime. Yet when your head finally hits the pillow, your mind refuses to rest. Thoughts race, worries resurface, and before you know
Resting in God’s Peace Read Post »
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 ESV Forgiveness is one of the most beautiful, and difficult, commands in Scripture. Mark Twain once wrote, “Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” That image perfectly captures the heart
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV) There are seasons in life when everything feels heavy, when decisions feel unclear, prayers feel unanswered, and the path ahead seems blocked.
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“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” Revelation 3:20 NIV Over the past several days, I’ve felt deeply disappointed by the way people have responded within different communities around me.
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Forgiveness is one of the most challenging and sobering teachings Jesus gives us. These words can feel heavy, even frightening. The idea that unforgiveness could hinder our own forgiveness forces us to look honestly at our hearts. It reminds us that forgiveness is not optional in the life of a Christian; it is essential. So
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“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29 NIV We all have days when it feels like everything goes wrong and there’s no clear end in sight. Problems pile up, energy runs low, and discouragement creeps in quietly. These are the moments that truly test our faith, not
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