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Be still, my aching heart, seek Him, cleave to Him... He will bind your wounds. Be still, my wandering mind, seek Him, taste Him... and see that He is good. Be still, my anxious soul, seek Him, love Him... and cling to His words. Be still, my sweet child, He is your God, your Abba, And He...

God is great for calling outside of our comfort zones. We get to a place in life where everything is going smooth, the job is good, the family is good, we have a schedule, and then bam! God calls you to shake things up a bit. May you are excited about this, maybe you are nervous, a bit terrified...

As I look at you, my heart becomes heavy. I want to scoop you into my arms tell you, “Everything will be okay.” But all I can do is fall to my knees, crying out to God on your behalf. The pain and sadness in your eyes, Haunts me in my thoughts. I know you’re broken and hurting, you’re feeling...

It amazes me what the Holy Spirit will use to convict me sometimes, or what God will use to speak to me. I love how creative our God is, and how things I would never think have would grab my attention. The other day I was driving in my car and the new Taylor Swift song came on “Blank Space.”...

We are all human right? And because we are all human we want nothing more than to be loved. We want our friends to love us, we want our family to love us, and we want someone special to love us. But what happens when you don’t feel like your personality will be enough, for someone to love? I...

I’ve shared my “this is how I came to Jesus testimony.” Now, I want to share with you all what I like to call a “mini testimony.” A mini testimony to me is a story or an event where God changed your heart and your perspective on something, while on your journey with Him. If this doesn’t make...

I’m laying it all out there tonight, wearing my heart on my sleeve. I’m baring my soul and falling to my knees. Lord, please, I’m begging You, hear my cry I’m picking up the pieces, I’m moving on I’m calling out, because I can’t do this on my own. The tears fall on the pages of Life, I’m...

Just wanted to say hello! God Bless everyone!

I’ve been thinking about this for a while. The topic of love, and for me I love a good sad song (Yes, you might be wondering what this has to do with love). If you really listen to the lyrics on sad songs, you hear raw emotion of a tragedy or trial someone has went through. However, when you...

As I walk through the forest, it's a nature walk I seek. I see the wondrous colors of the changing trees, and feel the crispness of the leaves beneath my feet. I stop and take a moment to breathe, taking in all the beautiful scenery You created. Breath by breath, step after step, Your...

I absolutely love Sundays! I always come away from church feeling renewed, ready to start the week, full of thoughts, and a hunger for more of God's word. Today, was no exception! A comment was made in Sunday School, that often times when we mess up we feel God is done with us. That He will not...

Lost deep in my thoughts, I look at the cross and ask myself, how could someone love me as much as You, to die such a death, to save this sinful soul? They crowned You with thorns, mocking You, for claiming to be a king their shame and filth showed, as they spit upon You. You were beaten to...

As I reflect on my grandparent’s memory, I think about the love and commitment they shared with each other. Fifty-eight years ago my grandparents, took their two lives, and became one. My grandma was my grandpa’s other half, and he was hers, and together they were one. When my grandpa passed...

When the storm comes in fierce and unexpected, I will not be afraid, for I know You are here. When things don't turn out the way I think they should, I will not be afraid, for I know You are here. When I'm worn out and at the end of my rope, I will not be afraid, for I know You are here. When my...

There are times I will fall and make mistakes, You may turn Your back to me, but never on me. You promise never to leave or forsake me. At the cross, I lay down my struggles, worries, and sorrows. Stitch by stitch, You bind up my wounds, and heal this broken heart of mine. My prayer is to...