In the deserted places, hope still grows. Holy Week gives us a glimpse into the beauty of our own deserted seasons as we face betrayal or rejection. When we feel most alone, God is still at work bringing fresh blooms in the most unexpected of ways in the most unlikely places. Easter is a testament…

“Often, what we see as failure may in truth be a gift—a sacred new beginning.” ~Amy Elaine Martinez Standing still. Waiting. Lingering. Inactivity. Small. Obscure. Unappreciated. Overlooked. Obedience. In the wilderness…in all these things… Jesus is here. Holy Spirit beckons us to step away, to be still, to stand, and to wait..this isn’t failure, but…

Wanted for: slinging grace without warning, giving mercy where others won’t, being kind beyond reason, and for doling out free books wherever possible. She’s a Grace Slinger ready with a kind word before you get your first word out. She’s a sharp shooter with a good aim to hit the bullseye 🎯 with a prayer…

Dandelions and daydreaming: When I was little we used to pick dandelions and make a wish and then blow on the petals…as I grew up I realized Sunday prayers are for more than wishing you have a good week ahead. Honestly, going to church one day a week won’t change your circumstances or get you…

Good Morning! ☀️ God, grant me the courage to change the things I can, to accept the things I cannot change and the wisdom to know the difference. May You fill me to overflowing with your grace today. “At each and every sunrise you will hear my voice as I prepare my sacrifice of prayer…

Compari(sin) is a liar. The enemy knows what you have is a gift from God and he wants to use it against you. If he can get you to look too long at yourself or goad you into looking at the pretty people who have it all, he’s got you right where he wants you—in…

In an unpopular opinion and at risk of losing a few, pointing to Jesus sets us apart in a world obsessed with self. The truth is that while Jesus makes us worthy, it’s not about us; it’s all about Him. In a selfie world constantly saying, “It’s all about me!” be a rebel & point…

Squares are kinda a thing of the past ‘round here, but just for fun, let’s play bingo this week! Why not go for more than just a bingo, but a total blackout! TELL ME: What would you add in the fill in the blank square? Cuz, I’m GIVING AWAY a May Day basket filled with…

Sabbath: | to rest | now is the time to lay to rest the burdens of your heart | this day | this Sabbath | a gift of time | a pause | a moment | selah | a resting place | the heaviest load is lifted | the deepest grief placed at his feet…

3 of the sweetest, most powerful words you can speak over yourself today. Give Yourself Time to forget to forgive to relearn to reconsider to make your move to be still to think freely to be in awe to giggle to cry to grow to work things out to trust again to believe again to…