This New Years Eve, Shane and I were excited to join a local youth camp for a late night worship session. We approached the event with this in mind: “Bring in the new year with worship.” Our plan was to feed the babies and have them sleep in their car seats through the service (they…
Category: Breakfast with Jesus
On stress, anxiety, and casting all my cares on God
My extraordinary husband championed the truth of entering into God’s rest in his Sunday morning message at our church this week. (Read Hebrews 3 and 4 for the Biblical perspective of rest.) This word could not have come at a better time for us, as this week and month have the potential to be the…
Short of Breath in my Walk with God
I once read that being pregnant requires the same amount of energy as scaling a mountain. The calorie output is about the same as a vigorous hike… all-day-long. I must be reaching “higher elevation” because it is getting harder to breathe. A hiker experiences the thinning of the air… at six months pregnant with twins, this…
Rest
Anyone needing rest today? Typically, when I need to rest, I opt for escape. I discover my limit physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. I search for restoration by escaping my current reality…. often by scrolling through Facebook, pinning endlessly on Pinterest, and flipping through Netflix. Unfortunately, these venues do not provide true “rest”, particularly the kind of rest…
Audacious Obedience
Ever feel like God has called you to do something that doesn’t make sense? Purity in your romantic relationships Going on a missions trip Staying in-state for college to avoid debt Waiting (enough said) Spending time with Jesus with a busy schedule Respecting your parents Refusing to date a man or woman who doesn’t follow…
Want Peace?
My dear friends, peace is on the horizon. I know many of you need this truth today. Let my words be few, but my prayer so bold today: Jesus, we know that “the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God…” Holy Spirit, our helper, please settle our restless spirits. Bring us to repentance…
Remembering God’s Goodness
Hebrews 3:6 says this: “Christ is faithful over God’s house as a son. And we are his house if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.” Later in the chapter, the author describes a group of people who did not hold fast to their relationship with God, who “always go…
Embracing the Day…
I just posted a piece on trusting God over in Delight Bible Study. I realize that I like to be a wallflower, especially during mornings. I am slow to get moving toward God, embracing the day. I am lazy with my trust…. I take my precious time. Give me coffee, let me scramble some eggs,…
Much needed Musings
During the Christmas season, I got out of the habit of my daily morning time with the Lord. Actually, I took a break from all good habits. I greatly anticipated the newness of that number “13” tacked on to the back of our millennium… it is motivating, refreshing, encouraging really. So here I am, enjoying…
Over-plucked eye brows and New Years Eve Faux Pas
In anticipation of the New Year, I decided it’s “go time.” There are only 14 hours left in my time zone before a brand-spanking new year! In true procrastination fashion, this is the point I now feel extremely motivated to get everything done. Its the ultimate “last minute” and I’m not going to waste it. Unfortunately,…