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
Category: Every Season
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”
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
Cultivating Discernment: LIVING in the Will of God
By: Jenni Walker “Wherever you are, be all there. LIVE to the hilt in every situation you believe to be the will of God.” (Jim Elliot) “I delight to do Your will, O my God, and Your law is within my heart.” Psalm 40:8 * * * * * A few years ago, my … Continue reading Cultivating Discernment: LIVING in the Will of God
Facing Uncertainty
By: Beth Doohan “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” (Psalm 37:23-24) * * * * * My husband Corey, who is self-employed with an auto detailing business, recently had the … Continue reading Facing Uncertainty