Encouragement

Luke 1:45 “And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” Faith in God’s promises often requires us to step into the unknown, trusting that He will accomplish what He has spoken. Yesterday, I experienced this truth in a way I never anticipated.…

John 11:25 “…I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” With Easter at hand, I reflected on Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. During my reflection, I was filled with an overwhelming sense of hope that no matter what I am dealing with, God will always provide…

Romans 1:12 “When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.” I am a huge Jennie Allen fan and in 2020, when the opportunity to attend a two-day IF Gathering conference presented itself, I jumped at the chance of attending, despite it being…

Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” When I read this verse, I often think about mine and Joe’s wedding day. Joe and I got married on a farm that had a beautiful barn for our reception, a gazebo…

Isaiah 43:18-19 “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Starting over in life in never easy, regardless what age you might be.…