a life blessed

"Some time later the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land." (1 Kings 17:7) If you look closely, you can see a shimmer of light in the center of this photo. This shimmer is the reflection of light off of a little creek, or brook, behind our hotel room where we are staying for my son's travel ball tournament. Last night it rained pretty hard and steady, and the brook's flow was roaring heavily as it brought debris and trash along with it in its path. Today, the sun is shining brightly and the brook's roar has mellowed into a faint trickle with its flood line decreased to almost nothing. Both scenarios are equally beautiful to watch. With no more rain, however, this brook will dry up completely.  Are you experiencing a drought of sorts in your life right now - maybe financially, emotionally, spiritually, etc? Do you find yourself completely 'dry' with no rain in sight to nurture and water your soul? If not a drought, then may...

Enjoying A Simple Life (A Life Blessed): Love Wins

The Supreme Court ruling on June 26, 2015 regarding marriage has changed history as we know it...not only for marriage, but possibly for other things that once were not tolerated throughout history. This one ruling, in my opinion, will be the catalyst sparking a plethura of other debates and changes in our government and in our country, and they are quite possibly more near in the future than we think. My heart mourns. However... There is no new thing under the sun. What's happening today in our world has happened before; just read Genesis 19 and Judges 19.  Romans 12 says "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."  We must continue daily in The Word, living out the Christian life all the while spreading the Gospel as we meet people where they are in their daily walk.  Mark 12:30-31 "Love the Lord your God with all yo...

I saw these words on a wall in a Sunday School class at the youth Super Bowl party Sunday night,  and they jumped right out at me and made me ponder.   These words are truth, amen? We must remember...everyone has a story which is made up of a past, whether good or bad, or both.  The Bible proves we ALL fall short of the glory of God.  May I always encourage others in love, and may I always help be a positive part of someone's story.

One of my new favorite 'soaking' songs that ;ve stumbled upon.  It is one of the songs on my playlist that I  listen to during my quiet time. May any empty space in my heart open its doors to God and allow Him to make His home inside my heart in every way. "Always be joyful. Pray continually, and give thanks whatever happens.  That is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Today's thought comes right off the heels of my reading a blog I started following fairly recently ( scottishinvasion.blogspot.com ).   The writer tells of his and his wife's journey through adoption over the course of the last year or so with many highlights and many more disappointments - but a victorious ending!  One of the blogger's entries resonated with me, for it met me and my family where we are in so many ways.  Here is a summary of the portion from the particular post that impacted me: II Chronicles 12:14 - "... he did evil because he did not determine in his heart to seek the Lord." Most of the time, the enemy probably doesn't bother you because you are already evil.    Do you feel like you're being attacked by the enemy in your life? Then you're probably of no danger to him in trying to thwart the spread of God's Kingdom. I feel it can go both ways...sometimes God allows attacks to draw us closer to Him due to our ...

    (This song has been on replay ever since the day my worship leader introduced it to me.  It definitely has met me where I am, and I can't get enough of it! Take a moment to listen. You won't regret it. Truth is . . . I'm tired. Have you ever been there?  You may be there now.  If not, chances are you will most likely be there at some point in your life. Truthfully speaking ... I am there, in more ways than one.  This post may be a bit uncomfortably transparent, but it is what it is... the truth.   While I am the happiest I have  ever been in my life... I have an unbelievable husband who is my best friend and never fails to show me how much he loves me; I have two teenage boys of whom I am very proud because of the fine young men they are growing up to be; my family is healthy; but most of all and most importantly, my God is a good God and has blessed me and ...