I keep seeing this quote that says, “The Bible says that love never fails, so if it fails, it wasn’t love.” And it is so inaccurate. There are many types of love. There are four different words in Greek.-Eros- physical, marriage-Philos- warm friendship/family-Storge- brotherly affection-Agape- sacrificial/unconditional love of God And this particular type of loveContinue reading “Imperfect Love”
Category Archives: God’s Love
Forgiving My Father
Our time lines are about to be flooded with awesome photos of the best dads out there. The ones who work hard and provide. The ones that show up. And I love that. I have that in my life, too. But I’d like to take a moment to say to those of you who don’tContinue reading “Forgiving My Father”
He Saves Us
“You feel sad because you think you’ve lost something. But actually you should be happy because you’ve been saved from it.” -unknown “Sometimes He saves us from people, sometimes things. Sometimes God snatches us up and out of the way of harm. Sometimes He rescues us from circumstances.▫️But I know sometimes it feels like HeContinue reading “He Saves Us”
Mini Morning Devo
“Stop thinking about it so much. You’re breaking your own heart.” -unknown “It’s really difficult when we are hurting not to think about it. We wonder why we are having to endure heartbreak, or pain. We find ourselves replaying conversations or scenarios.▫️But it’s so important to think about the good things to come. It’s importantContinue reading “Mini Morning Devo”
Shoulda, Coulda… Woulda.
What’s the moment you run back to in your mind? We’ve all got one. Maybe you run back because you think you could have changed something? Maybe if you said something different or made a different decision, would life be any different? I have a couple of these moments. And I’m learning how to letContinue reading “Shoulda, Coulda… Woulda.”
Don’t Beg For The Key
“Trust God. Let Him open doors.Let Him close doors. And when He locks them…don’t start begging for the key.” As I was sitting in my quiet time early this morning that is the thought that came to me. And then as blog posts normally do, my mind and heart flooded with words. I’ve been aContinue reading “Don’t Beg For The Key”
It’s Not Cancelled…
“Oh, what we could be if we stopped carrying the remains of who we were.” – Tyler Knott Gregson Moses, David, Rahab the prostitute, the Samaritan woman at the well… just to name a few. God used them in amazing ways despite their pasts, despite who they were or what they were working out withinContinue reading “It’s Not Cancelled…”
Morning Devotion: Only God Can Complete You.
The longing that you feel, the empty spaces within you… whether you are single or in a relationship… will never be filled by another person, even if they are perfect for you. Because you were created with a soul that longs for its Creator…and if you will let Him, He will complete the work HeContinue reading “Morning Devotion: Only God Can Complete You.”
Divine Appointments & Chocolate Milk
I truly believe God puts people on our path. I also believe if we aren’t completely wrapped up in our own nonsense, we notice. This happens to me often. It might happen more often but since I’m human, sometimes I am wrapped up in my “stuff” and I fail to see an opportunity to witnessContinue reading “Divine Appointments & Chocolate Milk”
Evening Reflection & Prayer
This is not the time during Lent when I normally read these verses, but I just needed to think about this tonight. I needed my eyes on Jesus and I needed His agenda firmly in front of me…I thought I would share. It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour hadContinue reading “Evening Reflection & Prayer”
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