God’s Presence

Security

Security

I want to feel secure, wrapped with love and protection, unafraid of the chaos and evil of this world. Don’t you? I did a word search on the word security in the Bible. I was surprised at what I found, but then again, not so surprised. Let me tell you what…

Abide in Him

Abide in Him

“As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in…

Changes

Changes

Changes. My in-laws moved from Texas to Kansas into our basement apartment. We are so glad to have them closer. But change is hard on them and on us as we figure out what our relationships will look like and how we can serve one another without getting into each…

Joy and Jesus

Joy and Jesus

“These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.” John 15:11 Joy.  What is it?  Are we meant to experience it?  Does it depend upon our circumstances?  Our relationship to God? The favorite Christmas song “Joy…

God or His Gifts?

God or His Gifts?

Christmas is coming. Have you made your wish list? Are you excited about getting gifts or spending time with family and loved ones? Do you desire you husband’s gifts or your husband?  Do you desire God or His Gifts? Do you enjoy sitting in His lap or just desiring that He…

Losing Faith? Remember!

Losing Faith? Remember!

When we find ourselves questioning God’s activity in our lives or His great love for us, we need to remember. It is important to remember God’s goodness, His salvation, His works in the Bible, and his work in our lives.  Why should we remember? Because our God never changes! If…

Are You Listening?

Are You Listening?

I can’t decide what to write today. As I thumb through Scripture, I feel as if I am standing in front of a fire hydrant!  There is so much. So much Love. So much truth. So much instruction. So much God! Do you take the time to listen to what…

In the Midst 2 (Too!)

In the Midst 2 (Too!)

It is definitely an In the Midst day! It is one of those days where just getting out of bed is a chore. The weather is cold, and my body does not like cold weather! I woke up at 5:00 in severe pain after spending hours earlier in the night fighting…