This morning I was thankful to be able to go to worship God in His house with His people. It doesn’t always work out for our family, and there have been periods of time that it has been more stressful than beneficial…but, I wanted to test it again the past two weeks to see if […]
Be Holy, Because I am Holy
I’ve been thinking more about this one the past two days. God’s call to be Holy, but not to be perfect. As I was reflecting, I realized that God doesn’t want me to focus on getting everything right–the house clean, the kids dressed in nice clothes (I don’t know about your kids, but mine are NEVER […]
The Imperfect Mom
Today was a day to remind me once again that imperfection is my key to Christ. As Paul says, “My power is made perfect in weakness.” God’s power is most beautifully and strikingly seen in imperfection. Otherwise, people might be convinced that it is because of themselves (their talents, their background, their qualities). “Everything is […]
A Journey to Soddo, Ethiopia (A partnership)
THIS Family is on a journey to Soddo, Ethiopia. Right now, Dave Ayer is currently serving in the Army as a pediatrician. Next Spring, he will transition out of the Army, and their family will be completely dependant on the Lord to provide for them as missionaries to Soddo. They have prayed over God’s calling for […]
My Hope is in Him
As I look at my circumstances from time to time…I don’t necessarily SEE hope. God’s Word calls us to walk by faith and not sight. God’s Word tells us our Hope is in Him…not our circumstances. Are any of you struggling with waiting on God’s answer to prayer? I can relate to that right now. […]
Discernment
Today I read in Ecclesiastes…NOT my favorite book of the Bible, I have to admit…hearing some of the author’s words get a bit depressing at times….but full of a wealth of knowledge…and wisdom. Solomon concludes in the first 4 chapters that without God, who can find (lasting) enjoyment? One of my favorite quotes from this book […]
Reconciliation: Christ’s Ambassadors
Did you know you can be an Ambassador? “God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled […]
My GIFT from HIM
The past few months have been incredible. They have been BLESSED. But, they have been filled with sickness, heartache, grieving, frustration, and longing. I barely have had a moment to come up for air. It truly has been one thing after another. God has shown off for me though! He has shown me how NOTHING […]
Guilt
This topic was on my mind today. I was thinking of how God inspires me…but doesn’t make me feel condemned. The Holy Spirit convicts me of my sin…and I am left feeling sad…and then He shows me His forgiveness, comforts me, and equips me with the TRUTH and ways to change (repent). Repentance involves sorrow […]
LONGING
“A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul.” -Proverbs 13:19 There are many longings that are running deep in my soul right now. I am waiting, waiting upon the Lord. May He make me faithful to Him, so in my waiting, I can look back once He fulfills my longings in the way He sees […]
Walking in Faith 