Finding Hope in This Crazy World
The word I focused on today was MERCY. Mercy means In the Bible, mercy is the act of showing compassion and kindness to those in need, especially when it's possible to punish them. It's also the act of withholding punishment that someone deserves. God shows us mercy when he provided a way for us to be reunited... Continue Reading →
I recently started watching Greenleaf, a movie produced by Oprah Winfrey about church. I love the drama. I love the humanness and all the real truth about people. We all sin, we all fall short of the glory of God. But God...forgives us of our sins if we repent and be baptized in Jesus Name.... Continue Reading →
My friend Pastor Bonnie said something this past week that struck a chord in my heart. She asked, "Why would you want to buy something that is already paid for?" Good question girl. You made me think. How many times have I tried to earn God's love and approval by doing church stuff? Guilty. Yeah... Continue Reading →
The spirit of Jezebel loves to control others and take advantage of any situation. I have know many people in my life who have displayed this type of personality. You know the type: their way or the highway, always two faced, constantly a drama queen. They love to be the center of attention and will... Continue Reading →
When the enemy whispers lies in your head - reject him and remind him: "I have a date with grace." When a friend betrays your confidence - forgive them and remind yourself: "I have a date with grace." When despair and hopelessness knock on the door to your soul- refuse to let them in and... Continue Reading →
Praise God! Our Daddy is so amazing!
Love is messy. It's not for the faint at heart that's for sure. And it's not for the fault finders either. We are all still human and how we respond to someone's mistake or weakness shows others how soft or how hard our heart is. As a parent I am still learning and growing. I... Continue Reading →
Do you like to read? Have you ever read a book and got all the way to the ending only to be disappointed with the way the Author finished the story? What if you could rewrite the ending of your story? Is it time to fan the flames and rekindle the fire of your dreams?... Continue Reading →
Another Life Lesson for Ms. D on the farm. Just sitting on the porch one morning and a whole flock of blackbirds just flew in and landed right in front of me. They came from the trees, the sky, the ground. They were literally everywhere! I sat in awe watching. More and more, the grass... Continue Reading →
Grace. Sometimes I think I try to hard. It's like I have to go looking for it, like a buried treasure or something. But, from what I read, it's not like that. Grace comes searching me out, especially when I need it most. 10 WAYS GRACE COMES TO FIND US “As long as... Continue Reading →
ok, kind of a rant today. This is not true of all the Shepherds/Sheep I know - some are surrounded by the love of God and share with others. Some would give you the shirt off their back if they knew you needed one. Maybe I just have a bad attitude today, idk. Might just... Continue Reading →
The victim becomes the victor. The girl that got abandoned, betrayed, and abused becomes a Child of the King. Adopted by the King of Kings. Against all odds, she makes it. Why? Because God is with her. And she trusts Him. He delivered her. He came into the darkness and led her out. He didn't... Continue Reading →
