What if Iโ€™m afraid?

โ€œBut now this is what the LORD says - โ€ฆFear not, for I have redeemed you;โ€. Isaiah 43:1 God says, โ€œDo not fearโ€ฆโ€Oh, but what if I am afraid? Have you ever read a scripture verse like this and thoughtโ€ฆ โ€œThatโ€™s easy for You to say, Youโ€™re God.โ€ Perhaps, youโ€™re not sure that weโ€™re allowed … Continue reading What if Iโ€™m afraid?

Christ is Alive and Well

Blessings of Easter to all our readers over here at Eyes on Jesus and Shine! Iโ€™m honored to share some encouragements of life in Godโ€™s Word with you. Thank you for visiting! We werenโ€™t ready for the picture countdown. But the picture snapped and hereโ€™s the result. Itโ€™s funny and cute. Itโ€™s not nearly perfect. … Continue reading Christ is Alive and Well

What is your name?

โ€œThen Manoah said to Him, โ€œWhat is Your name, so that we may honor You when Your words come true? โ€ โ€œWhy do you ask My name,โ€ the Angel of the Lord asked him, โ€œsince it is wonderful.โ€โ€โ€ญโ€ญJudgesโ€ฌ โ€ญ13โ€ฌ:โ€ญ17โ€ฌ-โ€ญ18โ€ฌ โ€ญHCSBโ€ฌโ€ฌ His name is Wonderful. He comes into our painful places, and speaks hope. Thereโ€™s no … Continue reading What is your name?

Only His Lead

Women. None of us are perfect. Not me. Nor you. We try though, donโ€™t we? โ€œThis righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,โ€โ€ญโ€ญRomansโ€ฌ โ€ญ3โ€ฌ:โ€ญ22โ€ฌ-โ€ญ23โ€ฌ โ€ญNIVโ€ฌโ€ฌ {Our own bit of Eden} … Continue reading Only His Lead

Shalom Shalom

โ€œdo not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.โ€โ€ญโ€ญPhilippiansโ€ฌ โ€ญ4โ€ฌ:โ€ญ6โ€ฌ-โ€ญ7โ€ฌ โ€ญESVโ€ฌโ€ฌ Do not be anxious about anythingโ€ฆ Thatโ€™s hard to do isnโ€™t … Continue reading Shalom Shalom

Do we take life too lightly?

Day 38 of reading 365 days through the Bible. Immanuel, which means God with us, is the lens through which I am reading every page. Today's assigned reading was in Exodus, chapters 25-27. The Exodus chapters were full to the brim with God's {withness}. In practically every sentence, I could see a loving Father creating … Continue reading Do we take life too lightly?

{Withness} 2025 Word

Day 2. 2025.Sometimes I think I have to figure out whatโ€™s next for my life in order to make it the best most meaningful life, and also the exact method for how to pull it off. Itโ€™s a dangerous, slippery slope riddled with anxious โ€˜what ifโ€™sโ€™. How about you? Do you ever find yourself here? … Continue reading {Withness} 2025 Word