“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.” Psalms 59:16-17 The book of Psalms is… Continue reading Sunday Song: I Will Sing of my Redeemer
Tag: providence
For this Monday
.....What a good reminder for an otherwise tired, mundane, unwelcome Monday. ....I belong to God because He is my creator. I am redeemed - created new in Christ - because of his good work of redemption on the cross and resurrection over death. ....Since he has called me to himself, I have a hope-filled purpose-… Continue reading For this Monday
Plans of the Heart
It's a brand new year. On this day, perhaps more than any other, my heart is brimful of hopes and plans for the future. Maybe your heart is also. Proverbs 16:9 reminds me that there is a plan bigger and more sure than mine. The Lord has a plan that cannot be altered by human… Continue reading Plans of the Heart
In bloom
Dark clouds are gathering to the north, the setting sun gleams golden to the west, and the first lily has bloomed in the back flower bed. A reminder that God provides. Matthew 6:25-34 Be not therefore anxious...
100,000 Miles
This past weekend, my eleven-year-old car hit its 100,000 mile mark. Since this is my first car, and I’ve had it since about mile 0, this was a big occasion for us. This car is an answer to prayer. God was so gracious to answer my prayer – and doing so in a way that… Continue reading 100,000 Miles
The Heart of the Single Woman’s Home: Fear and Safety (blog series part 6/8)
Psalm 4:8, “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Proverbs 29:35 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. A godly woman is called to be fearless. A quiet heart, which in God’s sight is very… Continue reading The Heart of the Single Woman’s Home: Fear and Safety (blog series part 6/8)
Teaching on Grace
I saw a sign recently that read: this classroom runs on laughter, love, and lots of coffee. While I still want a sign like that for my desk, I've also been reminded recently that my classroom runs on grace. And mercy. It's only the second week into the new semester, but the crunch has already… Continue reading Teaching on Grace
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