Category: Inspirational
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O Come, Let Us Adore Him
These well-known words are the refrain from the Christmas carol O Come, All Ye Faithful, written in 1743 by John Francis Wade. It wouldn’t seem like Christmas without hearing or singing this, would it?
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Big and Small Things
The God who created, names, and numbers the stars in the heavens also numbers the hairs of my head….He pays attention to very big things and to very small ones. What matters to me matters to Him, and that changes my life. —ELISABETH ELLIOT
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Every Flower
We…see God reaching out to us in every wind that blows, every sunrise and sunset, every cloud in the sky, every flower that blooms, and every leaf that fades. OSWALD CHAMBERS (1874-1917)
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Taken Care Of
Here’s a promise God has given to each one of us—whatever is happening in our lives, He’s there with us and He’s taking care of us! It may be hard to see or understand how He is working sometimes, but even then, know that He is taking care of you and working in the situation for your ultimate…
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A Peaceful Heart
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, it empties today of its strength. CORRIE TEN BOOM (1892-1983, Author of The Hiding Place) “Don’t worry” is easy to say, but so hard to do…yet we really don’t need to worry, since God has everything under control and continues to take care of us. Praying you…
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Blackberry Picking
We’ve had lots of rain this spring and summer and everything is so green and lush and pretty. And the blackberries are growing well this year, which I’m really excited about! I love blackberries—eating them just the way they are, using them in smoothies, or baking with them. I took this picture with my iPhone—this is…
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Choices
God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him. JIM ELLIOT (1927-1956) Each of us face times when there are tough choices to make. We all know how stressful that can be! But when I saw this quote, it reminded me that God will direct us to the right choice, the…
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Every Moment
O Lord, You have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit or stand. When far away You know my every thought. You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment You know where I am….You both precede and follow me and…
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A Brand-New Life
Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we’ve been given a brand-new life and have everything to live for, including a future in heaven. I PETER 1:3 The Message That’s a great reason to celebrate Easter, isn’t it? Wishing you a joyful Easter Sunday!
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Living Life with a Passion
God gives us different passions so everything He wants done in the world will get done. —RICK WARREN, pastor and author, from Daily Hope with Rick Warren Rick Warren also writes, “God is a passionate God…. As you grow closer to Him, He’ll give you a passion for something He cares about deeply so you can…
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A New Thing
I’m so excited spring is here! After this especially cold winter, I’m looking forward to brighter, longer, warmer days with flowers blooming and birds chirping! I’ve always loved springtime because it’s a time of fresh, new beginnings. Are you ready for something new? God delights in doing fresh new things in our lives. Ask Him…
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A Listening Lord
Lord, when my soul is weary and my heart is tired and sore, and I have that failing feeling that I can’t take any more; then let me know the freshening found in simple, childlike prayer; when the kneeling soul knows surely that a listening Lord is there. –Ruth Bell Graham (1920-2007), from Ruth Bell…
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