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“I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on paths they have not known. I will turn darkness to light in front of them and rough places into level ground. This is what I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.” Isaiah 42:16 HCSBContinue reading “Car Wash”

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 ESV “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.” Psalm 86:11 ESV Many times the tasks on our toContinue reading “My Soul Be Still”

‭‭ “a wise man will listen and increase his learning, and a discerning man will obtain guidance —” Proverbs‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭HCSB‬‬ “The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.”‭‭‬‬ Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭15‬ ‭HCSB Learning can be overwhelming at times. When I taught first grade, my students were learning howContinue reading “Lots of Learning”

“The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness” Exodus 34:6b ESV “Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.” 1 Peter 4:10 HCSB “Your every action must be done inContinue reading “Grace and Space”

“Lord, I call to You; my rock, do not be deaf to me. If You remain silent to me, I will be like those going down to the Pit.” Psalm 28:1 HCSB “God, do not keep silent. Do not be deaf, God; do not be idle.” Psalm 83:1 HCSB We all experience times when GodContinue reading “When God is Quiet”

“Light is sweet, and it is pleasing for the eyes to see the sun.” Ecclesiastes 11:7 HCSB “For the Lord God is a sun and shield.The Lord gives grace and glory;He does not withhold the goodfrom those who live with integrity.” Psalm 84:11 HCSB This weekend, we set our clocks ahead one hour. Daylight SavingContinue reading “Spring Forward”

“Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.” Luke 8:11 ESV “As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience.” Luke 8:15 ESV Lord, You know which way to go.You know justContinue reading “Sowing Seeds”

 “And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.” Isaiah 30:21 ESV “My sheep hear My voice, I know them, and they follow Me.” John10:27 HCSB I love the lightbulb moments sent by theContinue reading “Lightbulb Moments”

“Your every action must be done with love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 HCSB “Commit your activities to the Lord,and your plans will be achieved.” Proverbs 16:3 HCSB Each day, we have an opportunity to live our lives in a way that is pleasing and honoring to the Lord. We can use our gifts and actions toContinue reading “Heart-Focused Living”

“Wait for the Lord;be strong and courageous.Wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 HCSB “Jesus answered him, ‘What I’m doing you don’t understand now, but afterward you will know.’” John 13:7 HCSB  “Now this is the confidence we have before Him: Whenever we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” 1 John 5:14 HCSBContinue reading “Stay Close to Jesus”