Hebrews 13:8

Good morning!

Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.


This is my favorite verse in the Bible for so many reasons. I am reminded of it so many times as I go through different stages in my life. So many things change around me, but Jesus stays the same. My emotions are all over the place, but Jesus stays the same. I stray to the left and to the right, but Jesus stays the same. I struggle at times with doubt, I constantly sin, I wrestle with fear trying to overtake my peace, but Jesus stays the same.

He is faith, hope, peace, compassion, strength, humility, power, truth, love, and everlasting life. The same way He was on this earth is the same way He is now in Heaven. He loved you and prayed for you on earth just as He is loving and praying for you now in Heaven, seated at the right hand of the Father. On earth, He loved the tax collector and sinner the same as He loved His disciples. In Heaven, He loves the alcoholic and prisoner the same as He loves His missionaries.

For me, He is the only constant in my life in which I can always depend upon. Because He never changes, my faith never changes. I know who I am because He was the Christ yesterday, He is the Christ today and will be the Christ...forever.

I bet I could write forever on this one short verse. But the main point I want to get across is no matter what you are going through or what you face in life, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Lean on Him, depend on Him, trust in Him. I hope that brings the same comfort to your heart that it does to mine. Have a great day everyone!

Hebrews 10:37-39

Good afternoon!

Hebrews 10:37-39: For in just a very little while, "He who is coming will come and will not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him." But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved.

We believe that any minute He is coming back. Jesus is coming in just a very little while. I love that! God's sense of time is VERY different from ours but that very well could mean what it says! But somehow we all have gotten accustomed to living like that is not for our generation. Jesus couldn't possibly come now. I imagine our lives would be filled with so much more passion, expectation, excitement, creativity, and wonderment if we lived every day by faith, believing this was the day when we would see the clouds part. Every day we woke up and waited to see Jesus face to face. Nothing would be able to stop us or deter us from living for Him. Nothing would be able to wipe the smiles off our faces.

Sadly, we get so caught up in this world and we forget today could be the day. I would hate for that day to come and I am all caught up in unbelief, worry, weakness, and sin. I don't want to be passed by because I have shrunk so far back in the background. I want to be standing out in front, waving my hands, jumping up and down, heart bursting with joy as I see what I have believed is realized.

I love The Message version of this and I think it sums everything up! I'll close with it...have a great rest of the day everyone!
It won't be long now, he's on the way; he'll show up most any minute. But anyone who is right with me thrives on loyal trust; if he cuts and runs, I won't be very happy. But we're not quitters who lose out. Oh, no! We'll stay with it and survive, trusting all the way.

Ephesians 4:26-27

Good afternoon!

Ephesians 4:26-27: "In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.


This morning has been one of those mornings! You know those that start off bad and don't get any better? I've let lack of sleep and not feeling well affect my children today and they have paid me back for it! Of course, I got angry and have not dealt with my kids the way I know I should have. Any other day, I think things would have been different. But that is no excuse to let anger fester and grow into sin. Foothold: a position usable as a base for further advance. I refuse to let the devil get a foothold between me and my children.

So I am so thankful that after a rough morning, I open my Bible to this Scripture! I plan on praying, recharging my batteries, resting, and when my kids get up (from hopefully a long nap), I'm going to ask for forgiveness, hug my kids necks, and do my best to not let anger take control over my emotions again.

Oh and Daddy coming home helps too!

Don't let your anger outlast the day. Don't let the devil get a foothold. Let it go, tomorrow is a new day!

Psalm 9:9-10

Good morning!

Psalm 9:9-10: The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.


My Pastor preached a great sermon yesterday about tragedy and crises in your life. We've been praying for miracles lately in our church and he said he still believes God is bringing miracles, they are coming! But what happens when what we've been praying for just doesn't happen? Things just don't always turn out the way you thought they would. You've prayed and prayed and believed and believed and still, it doesn't happen. Instead tragedy comes and you are blindsided with grief. It is so easy to let those times pull you away from God. You can become bitter and angry for your prayer not being answered the way you think it should have been. Some people hold all their emotions inside of them. Some people don't accept help from others. These were all good points from Pastor and I started to think how each one of them had been me in the past. I've done all these things and never handled tragedy very well.

But the most important thing to remember through it all he said, was that Jesus is STILL King! Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Seeking after Him is the only way we can make it through the crisis. He is our refuge and stronghold in times of trouble. Don't let your trust in Him falter. Don't get bitter. Don't give up. Keep seeking after Him. Grieve your loss. Lean on others and let them help and support you. Press in to Him instead of pull away. Even though you don't understand why things happen the way they do, He does understand. Jesus is still King and if you let Him, He'll strengthen you and enable you to do all things!

Pastor also mentioned tragedy to someone might not be a tragedy to someone else. We all face different struggles and just because yours may not seem as huge as someone elses doesn't mean God doesn't see your pain too. Bring it to Him and let Him care for you and protect you. Trust that He knows all and knows what is best for you. He will bring you to the other side; this tragedy won't be yours forever.

I pray no one has to face a tragedy or crisis this week, but if you do, hold onto this Scripture and message. He will never leave you there. Trust in Him...Seek Him. He is still King!

Psalm 29:11

Good morning!

Psalm 29:11: The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.


You don't have to go looking for peace. You don't have to do anything special to receive strength. Just like God's salvation, it is freely given to you. But it is up to us to receive it. To claim it for our lives. God has already given you strength. It is up to you to dig down deep inside of you and bring it to light instead of keeping it hidden in darkness. God has already blessed you with peace. But instead we chose to live in fear. Instead we worry our insides rotten. It is up to you to accept His peace that He gives, which is restoration for your body and soul.

Obviously, living weak and fearful lives is not something God ever imagined for us. He has equipped you with everything you need. It's free...take it and start living your lives with strength in your hearts and peace that flows like a river through your body.

The Lord gives.

The Lord blesses.

Have a great weekend everyone!

1 John 2:5-6

Good morning!

1 John 2:5-6: But if anyone obeys his word, God's love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.


Those are large shoes to fill don't you think?! I think this sometimes makes people feel defeated. As hard as they try, they feel inadequate and so far from how Jesus walked here on earth that they just give up trying. But instead of comparing yourselves to Jesus (which is impossible), pick something everyday to do more like Him. Love others. Include people into your lives that you normally wouldn't or that the world tells you don't belong. Pray for others, all night if you have to. Speak truth instead of lies. Turn the other cheek instead of always being confrontational. Smile and be tender. Forgive your brother. Forgive your mother. Forgive your father. Forgive your neighbor.

The biggest difference in the way Jesus loved others than we do is that He showed His love by His actions and in truth. We tend to only show love with words. Words are empty and are soon forgotten but actions backed by truth will stay with a person long afterward.

Obey His word and you are given every power to be more like Jesus. God's love is made complete in you and people start to notice you are different. Of course we are all human and are going to have bad days. But the one thing I don't want people to think when they meet me is, "I can't believe she is a Christian. I never would have guessed!"

Jesus is in me and I want Him to visible to everyone else. So everyday, I practice walking in those huge shoes! Sure I stumble sometimes but He is always there to help me up and send me on my way again.

Revelation 4:8

Good morning!

Revelation 4:8: Day and night they never stop saying: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come."


I was writing in my journal yesterday, enjoying the beautiful day outside. A little baby named Stellan was on my mind all day yesterday. He had surgery yesterday on his heart at the fragile age of 5 months old. He pulled through and they believe they did the best they could with what they had to work with. The outcome is favorable. But it got me thinking about the bigger plan for his life. God must have something awesome in store for that little boy. My mind always races with amazement and wonder when I start to imagine all the things God is doing behind the scenes. It got me to write this little poem as it turned out. And I felt like it was to be shared with all of you. I hope you enjoy!

I see glimpses. You see it all.

I can imagine. You are able.

I can only see now. You can see forever and always.

I am limited. You are limitless.

I fail a lot! You fail...never.

I am sand. You are the Rock.

I am lacking. You are the Master Filler.

I fall short. You pick me up and help me keep going.

I am one out of billions. You are the Alpha and Omega.

My life is but a blink of an eye. You are Everlasting.

I am desperate for you. While I was still sinning, You loved me and died for me.

All I have to give is my heart. You gladly took my heart and perfectly fixed it.

Ugliness was who I used to be. Brilliantly beautiful is my name now.

Eternally beautiful. Daughter of God. Redeemed and Liberated. Servant of all.

I am loved!