Doing Hard Things Afraid

“We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy …” ‭‭Colossians 1:11 (NLT) ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Fear, Faith and Food for Thought

“Yes, be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (TLB)

What Love Is: Choosing To Love All Year Long

“Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 (NASB1995)

Beautifully Shaken

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (CSB)

A Strength Beyond Ourselves

“He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no one to intercede; then his own arm brought him salvation, and his righteousness upheld him.” Isaiah 59:16 (ESV)

Christmas Prayers and Scriptures

I Wish I Hadn’t Said That

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: … a time to be silent and a time to speak …” Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7b (NIV)

Gaining What I Cannot Lose

“… he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.” Luke 6:48 (ESV)

When Christmas Feels Broken

“I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.” Psalm 16:8 (NLT)

Learning to Enjoy the “Good Old Days” Today

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 (NIV)

Pondering, Not Posting, From the Stable

"But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart." Luke 2:19 (NIV)

Confidence Is Key

“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4:16‬ ‭(NIV)‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Scaling Walls in God’s Strength

“In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall.” 2 Samuel 22:30 (NLT)

If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed Today … Remember This

“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits …” Psalm 103:2 (ESV)

Be Loved, Beloved

“God looked over everything he had made; it was so good, so very good! It was evening, it was morning—Day Six.” Genesis 1:31 (MSG)

An Invitation To Live Loved Today

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)

Hope and Help When You Have Unanswered Questions

“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God!” Psalm 42:5-6a (NLT)

A Yes From the Heart

“‘I am the Lord’s servant,’ Mary answered. ‘May your word to me be fulfilled.’ Then the angel left her.” Luke 1:38 (NIV)

Be a Beginner

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 (NIV)

When the Fear of Being Misunderstood Upsets Our Peace

“And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord …’” Luke 1:46 (ESV)