A definition from Merriam-Webster: Hope: 1. to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment. 2. to expect with confidence (as in trust). {Wait… watch and pray. Because He came then I can eagerly expect His return.} Biblically, our hope is in God. It’s my trust in Him, and His good nature that makes possible my … Continue reading Eager expectation of good
October 10, 2025 I couldn’t sleep last night. Now that’s odd. Maybe I finally reached the age where I can’t drink a caffeinated coffee right before bed? Oh Lord Jesus, please tell me I’m not too old for coffee. Caffeine could have been a contributing factor or the amazing Tiramisu we shared with the coffee. … Continue reading Hear Him Roar
Dear children, You are LAVISHly loved! It’s important that we tell you who you are as dearly loved humans created in the image of God. You are created by love to glorify your Maker. Here’s an acrostic to help you remember how God sees you just as He made you. Loved Accepted Victorious Innocent Secure … Continue reading shiney.notes.2
“ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’” Matthew … Continue reading Your will?
We rejoice with she who rejoices. We weep with she who weeps. We pray blessings on all the women who have battled hard in their prayers to have a child, and for all who graciously adopted another woman’s child. We give thanks for moms who have won victories through tears on their knees, and those … Continue reading On Mother’s Day
It would be easy right now to succumb to the ugly, angry and violent images on screens everywhere spewing so much noise of impending doom and gloom. But I resist. I choose to turn away from screens to take in what is natural and created. Beauty is everywhere. The sounds of birds fill the air … Continue reading Water for your ashes
Gratefully, I am attending a small neighborhood Bible study with a few other women seeking to know God more intimately. We’re just beginning a study which proposes that we choose joy. The teacher, in our first lesson, held out a premise from Scripture that we are invited to consider. Was Jesus purely a man of … Continue reading What good is a far off God?
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