By: Beth Doohan “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” (John 10:27) "For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, 'Fear not, I will help you.'" (Isaiah 41:13) * * * * * When I was a senior in high school, my family … Continue reading Shepherd of Our Decisions
I Just Want to Be Happy!
By: Jenni Walker “Your real, new self (which is Christ's and also yours, and yours just because it is His) will not come as long as you are looking for it. It will come when you are looking for Him.” (C.S. Lewis) “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of … Continue reading I Just Want to Be Happy!
Faithful in the Waiting
By: Beth Doohan “I tell you the truth, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he is!” Matthew 11:11 “If the Lord Jehovah makes us wait, let us do so with our whole hearts; for blessed … Continue reading Faithful in the Waiting
Joy By Design, Part 3 – “Joy-Stealers”
By: Jenni Walker “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58) * * * * * Doing things God's way brings joy; being intentional can … Continue reading Joy By Design, Part 3 – “Joy-Stealers”
Joy By Design, Part 2 – “The Rhythm of Family Life”
By: Jenni Walker “But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of…” (2 Timothy 3:14a) “Earthly families…are but copies of the heavenly one. They are signposts that point to a reality infinitely more amazing, more wonderful, and more eternal. God is all about family.” (Mary A. Kassian and Nancy … Continue reading Joy By Design, Part 2 – “The Rhythm of Family Life”
Joy By Design, Part 1 – “Family: A Living Display of God’s Glory and Grace”
By: Jenni Walker “For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ. And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more…being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.” (Philippians 1:8, 9a, … Continue reading Joy By Design, Part 1 – “Family: A Living Display of God’s Glory and Grace”
Trusting God after Brokenness: Calling Me Higher
By: Beth Doohan “’My heart rejoices in the Lord! The Lord has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because You rescued me. No one is holy like the Lord! There is no one besides You; there is no Rock like our God.’” (I Samuel 2:1-2) “He also brought me up out of … Continue reading Trusting God after Brokenness: Calling Me Higher
Through Every Season: Experiencing God through Brokenness
By: Beth Doohan “The Lord hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed. The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.” (Psalm 34:17-19) “And when … Continue reading Through Every Season: Experiencing God through Brokenness
“FOLLOW ME”: Thoughts from the Story of Ruth on What It Means to Follow Jesus
By: Jenni Walker “I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back.” (Hymn lyrics) “Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you stay, I will stay…” (Ruth 1:16a) “If anyone would come after Me, let him … Continue reading “FOLLOW ME”: Thoughts from the Story of Ruth on What It Means to Follow Jesus
Looking
By: Jenni Walker “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all of your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13) “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…” (Hebrews 12:1b-2a) * * * * * During the recent 2016 Christmas … Continue reading Looking