“God is striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; he won’t leave you. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t worry.” Deuteronomy 31:8 MSG I’m a simple kind of girl. A plain Jane if you will. So when I read scripture like this, in this translation…
“Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord!…
“all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.” Acts 2:47 I have seen some videos recently on social media of a conference happening in the Philippines where there were 42,000 in…
“He trains my hands for battle; he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow” Psalms 18:34 Have you ever heard the saying “fake it ‘til you make it”? I have repeated this to myself so many times over the last few years. In moments of insecurity when I am…
“Kind words are like honey – sweet to the soul and healthy for the body” Proverbs 16:24 Have you ever had a conversation with someone and felt dirty afterwards? I have. It doesn’t always even have to be about anything inappropriate, just maybe a little too much time spent talking…
“Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous, Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” Psalms 27:14 I can’t seem to get away from the “waiting theme” lately. I am 28 weeks pregnant and feel as though I’ve been waiting all year for this baby to arrive.. Oh wait, that’s…
“And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.” Luke 8:15 NLT Anyone else out there struggle with being patient? I am the person who has to take every last gift out…
“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 My childhood was not ideal. It…
“I am doing this so all who see this miracle will understand what it means – that it is the Lord who has done this, the Holy One of Israel who created it.” Isaiah 41:20 We serve an incredible God who deserves every bit of praise and worship we have…