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?

Wisdom Wednesday.08

โ€œCome to me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David.โ€œโ€ญโ€ญIsaiahโ€ฌ โ€ญ55โ€ฌ:โ€ญ1โ€ฌ-โ€ญ3โ€ฌ โ€ญNLTโ€ฌโ€ฌ Iโ€™m in awe of people who listen well. There are particular people in my life, and I sincerely thank … Continue reading Wisdom Wednesday.08

Aspire

To what do I aspire? It seems a popular question for our times. This is not only a question for young people. I hear it in a variety of forms from quite a variety of generations. Especially, it seems, at this graduation time of year. โ€œWhatโ€™s next?โ€ โ€œWhat is my passion?โ€ โ€œHow can I live … Continue reading Aspire

Expectant for 22

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,Hebrews 12:28 NIV Each year for the last approximately ten years, I've asked Holy Spirit to highlight a word or phrase for the upcoming year. I ask Him for it, and then … Continue reading Expectant for 22

Listening Up Close and Personal

https://youtu.be/GZN1iRjZIhI Did you listen? The video. Did you listen? If you didn't take time to listen to the video, will you? Please? What did you hear? The surf. As you listen to the surf, what are your impressions bubbled to the surface? Did you listen for the full 28 seconds? Or did you quickly move … Continue reading Listening Up Close and Personal

Day 10: My daughter, will you {listen} to me?

So Boaz said to Ruth, "My daughter, listen to me.ย  Don't go and glean in another field and don't go away from here.ย  Stay here with my servant girls.ย  Watch the field where the men are harvesting, and follow along after the girls.ย  I have told the men not to touch you.ย  And whenever you … Continue reading Day 10: My daughter, will you {listen} to me?