Bound in Love

“When Samuel went to sleep in his place the Lord came and stood there, calling out as before:Samuel, Samuel! Samuel answered, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:9-10 “For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.” 2 Corinthians 4:5 God does Continue reading

“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” ~ Brené Brown  So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. 25 When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Continue reading

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy,and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Continue reading

35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat.There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was Continue reading

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 I’m in my house trying not to Continue reading

“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. As it is written, “He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” He who supplies seed to the sower and Continue reading

“You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!” Psalm 30 So it turns out that writing down on paper the gifts we Continue reading

“Be Still and Know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Psalm 46:10 has long been one of my favorite verses in scripture. I bought these coffee mugs at least 10 years ago.  During a time when I was in touch with slowing down and finding God daily. My kids were young and life was more simple. Continue reading

  “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2 “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 Today I have been married to the love of my life for 25 years.  I do not feel old enough to have Continue reading

” He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30 I’m 49.  Sometimes by accident I tell people I’m 50.  Middle age is coming fast, has in fact caught me.  And I am feeling not so young.  But now and again I see a picture of myself that looks good to me and I get excited Continue reading