“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Lies. I hate to break it to you, but the old saying, dating back before 1862 is, in fact, NOT true.  Honestly, I started this post in a completely different direction. It had something to do with heavy swords, skill, strategy and Gerard Butler’s beard, but it seems the Lord has something else … Continue reading Sword of the Spirit

“In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one.” (Ephesians 6:16) When Angela asked me to write about the shield of faith and what it means to take it up even when its a struggle, I readily agreed. I wasn’t sure what to write but I was sure in the time allotted … Continue reading Shield of Faith

Picture yourself treading water in the middle of the ocean.  No land in sight—no life raft. You’re out of options. Hopeless. Helpless. Doomed.   Then out of nowhere, the sound of an approaching helicopter.  It comes and hovers overhead, and a rescuer endangers his life, lowering himself into the raging sea to lift you up…up…up to safety. Suddenly, you are rescued. Delivered.  SAVED.  Now, picture yourself drowning in the guilt of … Continue reading Helmet of Salvation and Feet in the Gospel

Am I the only one that was a little scared when in Sunday School, you learned about the fact you had to put on armor and fight in the Lord’s Army? You know the song, right?  I may never march in the infantryRide in the cavalryShoot the artillery. I may never fly o’er the enemy, But I’m in the Lord’s army – yes, sir!!  If you know … Continue reading Kingdom Warrior

To be the strongest, you must acknowledge and boast in your weakness.  In order to be first, you must mentally choose and physically act to be last.  Love what your mind naturally tells you to hate – especially those people who have acted against you. Worry about nothing… and in the place of worry, pursue your Creator.  Want to save your life? Deny yourself and … Continue reading Kingdom People; Kingdom Warriors

Have you ever experienced that moment where you’re lying in bed and suddenly your heart begins to beat fast, you begin to sweat, and you feel as if you are paralyzed? Do you remember the thoughts that began to consume you or how you felt in that very moment? I do! I was thirteen years old when I first encountered a moment like this. I … Continue reading The Overwhelmingness of God

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 English Standard Version (ESV) I know it’s a very common verse, a classic even some might say, but I’d like to attempt to describe to … Continue reading His Strength in My Weakness

The last time I wrote on this blog, (March 5th, 2018), I wrote about waiting on God. I wrote about waiting on His timing to see if/when He would bless us with another baby, the heartache during the waiting, but ultimately how He had so gloriously comforted me through His Word during the years of painful waiting. On June 9th of 2018, I found out … Continue reading Amazed By the Almighty

It’s hard to believe that this year is more than half over and we have been blessed by so many testimonies of God’s goodness and faithfulness. Each week we read the encouragement of women who are seeking to love God with all they have and live that out in their part of the world.  Let’s see this beautiful directive again.              “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our … Continue reading Soul Strength

A kind note of encouragement. Cups of coffee shared over good conversation. Friendship that allows authenticity. All are simple blessings I’ve received this year that brought deep joy and mirrored the love of Christ. I have been indescribably blessed by the body. I once had a friend asking me questions about my faith and one of the “Christianese” phrases that she didn’t understand is “the … Continue reading Blessing the Body