“They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.” — Isaiah 61:3 (NIV) I woke up this morning to see a blanket of frost covering every visible surface outside the windows. It was so thick it almost looked like snow, and without a second thought, I […]
Do you ever find yourself giving credit to the devil for something that came from God? For example… maybe you came into a little bit of extra money, a raise or a way to make some side money. You were so happy and thanked God because now you could finally afford something you’ve been wanting
As I was reading this morning I came across this verse in 1 John and I started thinking about all the people on social media that comment things against God and his word. We feel angry and offended only to remember that those are reactions of our flesh and then the Spirit steps in to
Fight in the Spirit Read Post »
This is one of my all-time favorite verses. It always gives me comfort when I read it because it reminds me that no matter what happens God is in control and has a plan for me. It makes me feel better knowing he’s already at tomorrow and will be there when I catch up. Thank
This morning was like any other morning where Bj started waking me up bright early barking and pawing at my face. Every morning several of the dogs take different medications for different health issues. Bj has anxiety and needs his anxiety medication, Sasha and Mabel have skin allergies and need benadryl, but even though they
Your Blessings are Your Own Read Post »
I started the year 2025 with my appendix rupturing and being rushed to the OR. If one thing would have changed that night I’m sure I wouldn’t be here today. God was with me every step of the way. He told my husband David to bring me to the hospital, he gave me the right
New Year, New You: Don’t Waste the Life God Gave You Read Post »
I looked over and saw Sasha staring at me with her big shiny beautiful eyes. She was watching every move I made. I told her I was so happy we rescued her and her tail gave me a few wags as she started doing her happy wiggle. She continued to look at me and all
Tell Me Again How You Rescued Me? Read Post »
Yesterday as I was walking Mabel we stumbled upon this Great Blue Heron. It was standing on the icy creek and looked like it had been sticking its beak in the water. As it watched us it gracefully walk on the ice before flying off to the other side of the water. I was thinking
Are You Not Worth More than They? Read Post »
The lights glow with the colors of Christmas all around the tree and the ornaments reflect their shine. The presents are wrapped neatly beneath the branches waiting for Christmas morning to arrive. The house smells of gingerbread, the oven has been working nonstop. Although I love all these things about Christmas, the reason this is
The Christmas Gift Read Post »
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 ESV I’m sitting here thinking about homemaking and how caring for a home is like caring for our bodies and relationship with God. It’s something we have to practice everyday but if we neglect it it becomes stale
Jesus is Your Housekeeper Read Post »
