Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17   How to say this? I’m scared-happy. We went to Restoration Hardware this week (in my head, angels start…

So the LORD must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the LORD is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for his help. Isaiah 30:18   This week, perhaps more than any…

Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given—and you will receive even more. Mark 4:24 (NLT)   Have you ever been double dog dared by God?  If not, you’ve really got do something about…

…My immediate response was not to consult any human being. Galatians 1:16   Some decisions don’t require consolations…   Here’s something about the Holy Spirit:  He often sounds way better in my head. Have you ever tried to put into words a great revelation…

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10    Organized Sports:  I am INCAPABLE of team sports.  But that’s being a little unfair, as I’m also terrible at individual…

…For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18     HOME: noun – 1. the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household. I have dreamed (i.e. obsessed) over owning a…

Give us today our daily bread. Matthew 6:11   KNOCK KNOCK:   Sawyer, my 4-year old, and I had a lunch date this week.  After withstanding 90 minutes in Verizon watching mom reconnect with America again, he was rewarded with choosing the spot.  Pasta (Bravo)?  Rice (PF…

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5   As a little girl, my favorite times were at the beach.  When we could afford to do it, our family would head for one whole week…

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12   Blackout blinds don’t stand a chance against…

He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. Psalm 40:2     “In bed that night I invented a special drain that would…