Many things, people, and events vie for our affections, begging us to make them number one. They want our sole affection and attention. They want us to make them our first priority above everything else we hold dear. They consistently throw us a shower of reasons why we should put them at the top of … Continue reading My Number One
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That Good Part
In our culture, “resting” is not a common word in our vocabulary. Oh, we may take off a week or two for a vacation to the mountains or a trip to the lake, but once we get home its back to the crazy cycle of busy, busy, busy. So busy, in fact, that we fall … Continue reading That Good Part
You’re a Princess Song
Today's post is a song I am dedicating to my female readers - no matter what your age. As you may have noticed, I am a big fan of the royalty theme! According to God's Word, that is who we are as part of the King's family. Regardless of where we come from or what … Continue reading You’re a Princess Song
Here With Us
Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign: Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Immanuel means "God with us." Had Jesus not chosen to be with us, salvaton would not be ours today. Yet he humbled Himself to the point of life on … Continue reading Here With Us
Scepter of Acceptance
I can only imagine what the biblical character of Esther must have felt when she walked into her husband’s courtroom. The responsibility she held to her countrymen must have weighed heavily on her heart and emotions as she stood, poised and beautiful before the greatest leader of her time. Surrounded by counselors, leaders, governors, and … Continue reading Scepter of Acceptance
More Than Enough for Me
Several years ago, I was bemoaning the absence of marriage in my life. It was one of those dreams that seemed to take forever to manifest. “Haven’t I waited long enough?” my carnal mind demanded. “Everyone” younger than myself was enjoying a relationship, but there I stood, single as can be. Surely I didn’t … Continue reading More Than Enough for Me
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