“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) A year ago my cousin invited me to meet up with her in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I’ve wanted to visit this string of barrier islands for years, so eager […]
Category Archives: Trust
There Is Hope In The Silence
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 (NLT) Silent Saturday. The one day of Holy Week we don’t hear much about. Palm Sunday and Good […]
Look Up: Trusting In The Faithfulness of God
As a young Christian, I looked at my problems and sufferings while letting them determine my day. I looked down in self-pity wondering why they were happening to me. I was looking to everyone else for help to escape it. God was my last resort, if at all. I wasn’t looking in His Word to […]
How To Make Sure Jesus Is In Your Boat
Are you struggling today with the out-of-nowhere storm that suddenly popped up in your life? Maybe it’s an unexpected health diagnosis rocking your very core. Or your spouse recently chose to walk away from you and your sacred marriage vows. It could be a financial crush leaving you wondering how you’re going to make ends […]
How to Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room
“And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.’ ” Luke 2:10-11 (KJV) I can only imagine the morale of God’s […]
Stepping Out Onto The Waters of Trust
“Jesus immediately reached out His hand and took hold of him, saying to him, ‘O you of little faith, why did you doubt?’ ” Matthew 14:31 (ESV) Have you ever felt a strong sense of urgency to change your circumstances yet you simply cannot? I definitely have. Over the last several years, I’ve experienced one […]
It’s God
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10) NLT There are some who believe my constant journaling is what keeps me sane, calm and even keel. And while […]