Sunday Praise

Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing loveand his wonderful deeds for mankind,for he satisfies the thirstyand fills the hungry with good things. – Psalm 107:8-9, NIV

Selective Rain

When you’ve been hurt by someone, it can be hard to forgive. The pain inflicted on you may prompt you to want to exact revenge on them. Bitterness may stir in your heart from the injustice you experienced. It can be hard to understand God’s love and even harder to apply it to our own […]

Responding to Frustration

In 1 Samuel 12, Samuel the prophet recounts the sins of the Israelites and their desire for a King to rule over them, even though “the LORD your God was your king (12:12, NASB).” He must have been frustrated with them as he recounted their evil ways in this chapter and how they are acting […]

Prayer Journal–Deeper Love

Teach me dear God to love you as you love me, unconditionally. Show me how to shed all my striving to win your approval, the performance I feel is necessary to win your favor. Help me to follow the model of your son, Jesus—the unfiltered love he expressed to others; the unconditional love. Help me […]

Sunday Praise

I will also praise You with a harp,Even Your truth, O my God;To You I will sing praises with the lyre,O Holy One of Israel.My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to You;And my soul, which You have redeemed. – Psalm 71:22-23, NASB

Not All is as It Appears

But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7, NASB Image is such a powerful […]

Blog Recognized at Blue Ridge Writers Conference

In 2010 I wrote my first post for this blog. I was hesitant to click the publish button, but I did and thus began my blogging journey. Now, sixteen years and more than one thousand posts later, I have been recognized for that work. Last week at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer’s Conference, this […]

Prayer Journal–Pure Love

Can I love you God—just love you pure and simple without being concerned about performance, living up to expectations, or concern about past mistakes? Can I love you God, pure and simple, without all the baggage I carry. Is it even possible to love in that way—just pure love; a desire to be with you […]

Sunday Praise

But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength;Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning,For You have been my strongholdAnd a refuge in the day of my distress.O my strength, I will sing praises to You;For God is my stronghold, the God who shows me lovingkindness. – Psalm 59:16-17, NASB

Slight Change in Publication Schedule

Beginning in June, there will be a slight change in the posting schedule. Tuesday and Thursday posts that reflect on scripture will shift to Wednesday and Friday. This will give some breathing room between posts earlier in the week. Sunday Praise will continue to start the week with Prayer Journal remaining on Mondays. Thank you […]