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Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples. (Song of Songs 2:5)
Took another walk to the shoreline this morning and really enjoyed the tranquility of a Saturday morning. There is something magical about the sound of the ocean waves. The rhythmic sound of the waves crashing against the shore is powerful yet calming. It's like a reminder that no matter what challenges we face, the ocean… Continue reading Daily Grace 1/7/23: Finding Strength In Quietness
Give thanks for three blessed years of full-time ministry! I took a morning walk by the water to celebrate this special day. It was a nice break from the rain, and thankful for the quiet time that allowed me to reflect on the ups and downs in the past three years and see the Lord’s… Continue reading Daily Grace 1/6/23: Three Blessed Years of Full-Time Ministry
First things first. I got my best breakfast combo on a rainy morning - coffee, pastry, and the Bible. In Luke 10:42, Jesus said to Martha, “few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” I recently came across the phrase, “good… Continue reading Daily Grace 1/5/23: Choose What is Better
The storm is here today! All I can hear now is the sound of the howling wind, the pouring rain, and the lovely tune of the wind chime out there in my backyard. I’ve always admired the calmness of the wind chimes. Even on the windiest day, they can remain calm and sing that beautiful… Continue reading Daily Grace 1/4/23: Sing Like a Wind Chime in the Wind
Another big storm is in the forecast tomorrow, so today, I cleared the fallen leaves off my backyard to keep them from clogging the floor drain and standing water. When I finished the work, I took some time to enjoy my clean backyard. Suddenly I found my white gerbera daisy has already bloomed. Then… Continue reading Daily Grace 1/3/23 – In His Time
Giving thanks for the morning walk with my bestie today and was thrilled to spot these colorful mushrooms! Think of Smurf or Mario Cart! It's fantastic thinking that no one planted these mushrooms, but they just showed up overnight after the rain. Their vibrant colors and cute shape are so attractive. Yet the more colorful… Continue reading Daily Grace 1/2/23 – The Wild Colorful Mushrooms
Happy New Year, 2023! Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 To renew also means to renovate. When we renovate a house, we would have to identify what… Continue reading Daily Grace 1/1/23 – A Renewed Mind for a Happy New Year
We just had an end-of-school promotion and celebration in our children and youth ministry. This is a message I shared with the little people I serve. It is my joy and crown to watch them grow and to grow with them! My Message to the little Disciples of Christ (DoCs) - As we gather here… Continue reading “Find Your Wings” – A Message to the Little People I Serve in our Youth Ministry
Dear Justin, Happy birthday! As you are turning 13 today and officially a teenager, I’m also celebrating my 13th anniversary of motherhood. And so, I read Psalm 13. Psalm 13 started with the word “How long…”. How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me?How long must I wrestle with my… Continue reading A Letter to My Son on His 13th Birthday
Nothing beats a quiet morning like this. In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength. ISAIAH 30:15
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