Blessed is the woman of God who remains in Him

December 20, 2025 Morning Communion. Coffee wake ups. Cotton candy skies. And a chosen scripture that pops up as the โ€˜verse of the dayโ€™. โ€œBlessed is she who has believed that God would fulfill His promises to her!โ€ Luke 1:45 You who are more techno savvy will probably want me to know that this is … Continue reading Blessed is the woman of God who remains in Him

Eager expectation of good

A definition from Merriam-Webster:  Hope: 1. to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment.  2. to expect with confidence (as in trust). {Waitโ€ฆ watch and pray. Because He came then I can eagerly expect His return.} Biblically, our hope is in God. Itโ€™s my trust in Him, and His good nature that makes possible my … Continue reading Eager expectation of good

Withness: a review along with resources

Thanksgiving Day, 2025. Dear Reader, May you experience, today, God's very real withness. For He has changed my life {again} by unveiling my eyes to the reality that He is with me. Immanuel. I have never known Him quite like this. You might think at my age, โ€œShouldnโ€™t you know this by now?โ€ I ask … Continue reading Withness: a review along with resources

A Great Teacher Asks the Best Questions: โ€œWere not ten cleansed?โ€

The best teachers ask really great questions. As you read and ponder ask yourselfโ€ฆ Who is Jesus to me?

He sees you in the darkness

I see darkness. A spot of light illuminates a man hunched over on the floor. Heโ€™s grieving. The atmosphere is heavy with loss and isolation. But thereโ€™s a spot of Light. El Roi, the God who sees me.

Shiney.Notes.1

Click here to find the Shiney Notes page. Dear children,Sometimes I feel myself wanting to wrestle with my words. The person in front of me is using different words, and sometimes I think my words are right. Sometimes I just want to be right. In those moments, I am learning to pull myself away. I … Continue reading Shiney.Notes.1

The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom

May this be the day that Americans across this land, โ€œfrom sea to shining seaโ€, awaken to freedom, what it requires, and give thanks. Awaken us to Your goodness, Lord God, and teach us to appreciate Your kindness. May this be the day we see You more fully in Your holiness and bend our knees … Continue reading The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom