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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 Have you ever taken an object that you found—something tucked away in an attic corner or discovered at a thrift store—and transformed it? You repair, paint, repurpose. This activity may be a passion for some of us…others of usContinue reading “perfectly redeemed”

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 We adopted a new dog in November of last year. Her name is Caroline, and she is probably about five years old. She’d been in shelters and foster homes for about a year, after being picked upContinue reading “thankfulness lessons from my rescue dog”

“And they overcame him (the accuser) by the blood of the Lamb and the by the word of their testimony…” Revelation 12:11 Throughout the Bible, the enemy of our souls is called “the accuser.” And, sisters, I know you know that’s a fitting moniker for Satan. He stands before the Throne of God accusing usContinue reading “speak out”

Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.             1 Timothy 4:8 The gym has been my “thing” for decades. When I was in college, I started teaching aerobics (that’s the ancient word for “fitness classes” for anyone under 40). Then, asContinue reading “knocking down idols”

Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:2 Right now, there is so much fear and uncertainty for us all. This is especially true for those who keep a constant ear to the news every waking moment. We are being told, in no uncertain terms, to panic. Grocery storeContinue reading “look up”

Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, my soul. I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.  Psalm 146:1-2 Most likely, we have all experienced a moment of deep grief that has literally brought us to our knees. We fall down because our physical self is overcome with despair orContinue reading “falling on our knees—in praise”

Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’” Matthew 4:10 Temptations come in all shapes and sizes. In fact, they come in just the right size and shape for each of us. The enemy knows us—really knows us. He and hisContinue reading “the power of the Word”

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Do we trust God? In the midst of the panic and chaos around COVID-19, do we trust Him?Continue reading “confident hope”

“I know that You can do everything and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.”  Job 42:2 Have you ever gotten news that you’re literally unable to comprehend? You’re hearing words, but nothing’s processing because it’s beyond anything you could fathom. The fog eventually clears, and you realize everything is different. Everything.  WithContinue reading “praise in the unraveling”

“Their eyes bulge with abundance; They have more than heart could wish.” Psalm 73:7 Do you ever cry out like the Psalmist does here? When reading through some of the Psalms, I all too often agree and think, “Yeah! Everything comes so easy for them. Why do other people have everything they want, while I struggle?”Continue reading “greener grass”