Expectant for 22

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 ~ Lisa Brittain

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

Rejoice. Wait. Repeat.

September 25, 2021September 24, 2021 ~ Lisa Brittain

Have you ever waited long for something? For someone? Have you ever kept going when it seemed there was no reason? Why? Why do we wait for something to happen? Why do we wait for reconciliation? Why do we keep going through the painful stuff of life? I believe it is simply because we have … Continue reading Rejoice. Wait. Repeat.

Don’t underestimate…

September 18, 2021September 14, 2021 ~ Lisa Brittain

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.1 John 4:18 NIV Years ago. Many years ago, a young man challenged me to memorize this verse. He knew just by hanging out with me at … Continue reading Don’t underestimate…

Step out…

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 ~ Lisa Brittain

You know some things happen when you step outside your comfort zone. I'm pausing for a second to give you a moment to ponder the previous statement. You know some things happen when you step outside your comfort zone. Stepping into the unknown. So how many of us (be honest) just ran through a short … Continue reading Step out…

Reminders

July 19, 2021July 18, 2021 ~ Lisa Brittain

Years ago I purchased this sign at a Cracker Barrel store, and subsequently placed it next to the kitchen door leading to the garage as a daily reminder of some of our family values. I think it is not an exaggeration to write that our family has walked past this sign thousands of times over … Continue reading Reminders

Want JOY?

June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 ~ Lisa Brittain

How many have sown tears in the last year? Surely there's a harvest of JOY coming!!! Me. Me. Me. In my life I have sown bountifully in tears. Tears of failure. Tears of sadness and regret. Tears of fear and anguish and despair. Tears of surrender. How about you?n the last year, I've begun to … Continue reading Want JOY?