Rolled Stone

Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. Mark 16:2-4 They thought it was over. Jesus, Messiah, Savior of the world was dead. He was their miracle, hope and new beginning. They thought…

Messy Grace

I am excited to introduce today’s guest blogger, Hope Alexander. Hope is wise beyond her years, real and fearlessly herself. She loves Jesus with everything she has – it’s one of the reasons I wanted to feature her - she inspires me. I first met Push Press Princess, aka Hope Alexander, on Instagram. I read her blog and became an immediate fan. I started following and was inspired by her encouraging posts. When I decided to feature guest bloggers, I…

Sword of Peace

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18 If possible means it isn’t always possible. As it depends on me says sometimes despite my best efforts, the other party refuses. They are bound. Captive to pain. Unwilling to give. Blind. A dove is used as a symbol of peace. Tranquil. Quiet. Gentle. Yet peace comes with a sword. The price of peace is often blood. Wars are fought for it. Christ died for…

Draw Near

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help you in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 Draw near. Come proud, religious, liar, thief. Come as you are. I love you with an everlasting love. Weary? I give rest to souls. Stressed out? My ways are gentle and My yoke, light. Anxious? I am your strong tower. A refuge of safety and strength. Father to the fatherless. Deliverer…

Ripe or Rotten

“You don’t have to be afraid of the unknown. It is unknown only to you. God is well aware of where you are and every step He is asking you to take.” --unknown God has a plan – He always has a plan. He works all things for good. I believe it. There is no love without freedom so He gives me free will. I get to choose - right or left. My way or God’s. I wonder if my…

In the Garden

Then He said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with Me. And going a little farther He fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will but as You will. Matthew 26:38-39 He knows the garden where sorrow lives and friends fail. The place where God is searched for bent and broken. Alone, afraid. A place of…

Living Sacrifice

“But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” –Jesus John 4: 14 The woman came to the well. In need. She thought she needed water – But El Roi, the God who sees, saw all of her. He knew the good, the bad, the ugly. His vision pierces heart’s darkest places. “Thirst…

Total Exposure

I first became acquainted with Elizabeth Nejedlo aka Blue Jean Gypsy on instagram. I was initially drawn to her posts and shared love of ripped jeans. If you’ve never read her, do yourself a favor and check out her beautiful instagram page (her photography is a work of art). You will read posts you relate to that will inspire you. The devotionals and Bible studies on her blog are excellent – can you tell I’m a fan? She is a…

It’s a Love Thing

Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37 It was 1994, I was 24 and broke. My son was almost five and needed things we couldn’t afford. Things like speech therapy not covered by insurance, specialists who cost more than our weekly income and more. God always provided. Our total need and His undeniable faithfulness grew my faith more than anything else. When God blessed…

Be Light

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 The Lord is light and salvation – whom shall I fear? He is my strength, my fortress, my refuge from the storm. My salvation. He called me out of darkness into light. It’s hard to see in the dark. [bctt tweet="God shines His truth light so I can share it…