"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future."
Encouragement

Encouragement

  Proverbs 25:11 The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry.  (Message Bible) 5:29am I have been blessed enough to be surrounded by friends who are great encouragers.  I'm sure God knew I needed them! Little lies set in ... All of...

Life or Death

Life or Death

I don't know how I received this honor, but a very tight-knit group of women who have been meeting (over a year) to study the Bible are allowing me to join them!   They always seemed like a group of best friends with a lot of history behind them and now here comes the...

Rejoices Over You

Rejoices Over You

Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you,the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you;in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. For many years I felt comfortable with my relationship with Jesus and with...

Eyes to See

Eyes to See

I am guilty of decorating my house a certain way, then leaving everything in place for the next 10 years or more if I like it.  Lately, I have switched things up a bit.  In doing so, I prayed, "Father, please give me a fresh perspective so I can see a new design." ...

Joyful, Patient, Faithful

Joyful, Patient, Faithful

For Christmas I purchased myself the daily devotional: Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young.   I am so thankful my friend Lois told me about this little book.   It has spoken to me each morning. Here is a quote from today's devotional: Hope in...

He is Here

He is Here

After reading my devotional this morning and reading scripture, I decided to turn to the first page of my journal.   I began this particular journal March 17, 2013. Whoa, how a year can change things!  I needed to read the words I had recorded almost a year ago.   I...