By: Jenni Walker “And Jesus immediately said to them, ‘Take courage. It is I! Don’t be afraid.’” (Matthew 14:27) “And, lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20) * * * * * I recently was reminded of a book that was a childhood favorite. As I lingered over portions … Continue reading A Courageous Heart: “It Matters!” (Part 2)
Category: On Mission
Being a Wholehearted Woman: It Matters!
By: Jenni Walker “Lord, I give up all my own plans and purposes, all my own desires and hopes, and accept Thy will for my life. I give myself, my life, my all utterly to Thee...” ~Betty Scott Stam “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” … Continue reading Being a Wholehearted Woman: It Matters!
Christmastime is Here
By Beth Doohan “The angel told (Mary)… ‘You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name Him Jesus.* He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His ancestor David. And He will reign over Israel … Continue reading Christmastime is Here
Fearless Motherhood: Mothering with an Eternal Perspective
By: Beth Doohan “I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me. He freed me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.” Psalm 46:1–2 * * * * … Continue reading Fearless Motherhood: Mothering with an Eternal Perspective
The Heart of David: Committed to Our Calling
By: Beth Doohan “[The Lord] made their hearts, so He understands everything they do…the Lord watches over those who fear Him, those who rely on His unfailing love.” (Psalm 33:16, 18) “Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling and fulfill all the good pleasure of His … Continue reading The Heart of David: Committed to Our Calling
Do I Belong?, Part 2: His Own Family
By: Jenni Walker “God decided in advance to adopt us into His own family by bringing us to Himself through Jesus Christ. This is what He wanted to do, and it gave Him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace He has poured out on us who belong to His dear Son.” … Continue reading Do I Belong?, Part 2: His Own Family
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 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”
“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