Through His Strength, For His Glory
It was the gorgeous pine trees that always made the winding road one of my favorites to drive. When fire stripped the leaves, burned the bark, and left only the blackened form a tree, my heart hurt. It seemed a constant reminder that so much had been taken from our community during that fire, homes, dreams, and beauty. Today as… Read More
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29 I talk – a lot. Saying nice words that encourage and build up others brings pure joy to my heart, so I say them when I think… Read More
This is my friend Stephanie. I am continually amazed by her. Let me just give you some basics before I move any further. Stephanie works, in her home, as a newborn photographer. Her pictures elicit joy, warmth, and communicate the love that a parents feels for their child. She also makes t-shirts and dolls for her etsy store, in an… Read More
Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” Martin Luther King Jr. I have thought about this quote over and over again each time something more brutal and more violent occurs. While it sounds so simplistic – let’s just all love each other, hold hands, and hug, I… Read More
Today’s verse for The Loved Bible Project is Ephesians 5:8 – “For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of the light!” Living as people of the light does not just involve sitting back and claiming victory in Jesus and knowing that we get to go to Heaven. The… Read More