Category Archives: Encouragement
The Holy Spirit Given to All Believers
‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and daughter shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams…And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.’”
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Resting in His Arms
Perseverance Posse (and Another Giveaway)
“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.” (Ecclesiastes 4:12 NLT)
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Stepping into a New Year
As we pack away the Christmas decorations, our hearts are warmed by the love that lingers. We begin unpacking the New Year ahead.
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Steadfast–My Focus for the Year
“My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.” Psalm 57: 7 (NIV)
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Peace is that One Word
My husband flipped over the month on the calendar this morning and I gaped in shock at how much time had passed since the beginning of the year. The beginning–the time you assess last year’s progress toward your goals, set new goals or measurements for the next 12 months~ and most importantly seek the Lord for that “Word” that speaks to His upcoming work in your life this year. In late December, as our family crossed the Colorado River on … Continue reading →
His Peace is Not Fleeting
“You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 NKJV Photo and words © From My Heart to Yours, Linking with Sunday Stillness; Scripture and a Snapshot, Give Me Grace
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Friendship, Heritage, and a Lemon Tree
Climbing the hills on the Isle of Capri in Italy on a funicular, I saw them almost everywhere. Sprouting from square patches of small backyards, this fruit tree graced the hillsides of the Italian island. In what seemed like a postage-stamp-sized growing area, these garden lovers planted vegetables, herbs, colorful flowing flowers, and lemon trees. They are the Blue Ribbon plant of these Southern boot dwellers. Lemons abound in Southern Italy. Not only fresh ones in menus, gracing tables, and … Continue reading →
Meeting our Heaven-Bound Baby
I slid into the salon chair, hung my jacket and purse on the spur-like cowboy hook, and glanced at my long-time hairdresser in the mirror. After more than 15 years of having her beautify my hair, we never lack for conversation. Our families are at the heart of our conversation because, well, because we are mothers! Other than Jesus, is there anything closer to a mother’s heart than her family? All the
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