“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace, that he lavished on us.” Ephesians 1:7-8 I feel an outpouring of love when I read that my heavenly Father has lavished on us the riches of His grace and that He is able to do “exceedingly abundantly above […]
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Luke 23:34 While on the cross, suffering for the sins of the world — Jesus prays for the men who murdered Him. This scripture reveals to us the heart of our Savior. […]
Friends love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble. Proverbs 17:17(MSG) As we all know, life is full of highs and lows. While on the mountain, most things seem to run smoothly. Relationships are easy and fun times fill up each day. When we find ourselves in the […]
“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it..” Hebrews 13:2 Have you ever walked into someplace new, and truly felt like a stranger? Maybe you noticed the stares of others and judgmental glances. Or worse… maybe you were completely ignored altogether. As […]
And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness. James 3:18 What type of harvest are you planting? Sometimes I personally can get so wrapped up in my own opinions, views and selfish desires that I forget that as a follower of Christ, I am to pursue peace […]
Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14-15 After my mom passed away, so many people told me that she always made them feel like they were her best friend. Her love for people is what set her apart. It’s probably why she had standing room only […]
My beautiful and fiercely independent, “little” sister, Abbey, wrote me earlier this week about some thoughts God had put on her heart. I had to share with all of you! She lives in New York City, in an atmosphere that is so different from what a lot of us in the Midwest experience. But I’m […]
“By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 This week, I decided it would be a good idea to chop off nine inches of my hair. Though I am loving my new do, it got me thinking about all the different looks I have […]
For those of you that follow me on Instagram, you may have recently seen me post about a mail thief that came into my life a few weeks ago. Today I wanted to take the opportunity to share the story with you and the attitude transformation that occurred as a result. Since my husband and […]
“I’ve never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love!” Jeremiah 31:3 MSG It’s no secret that Valentine’s Day can be a harsh reminder for the ladies who are still looking for love. Chocolates, flowers, and giant stuffed animals are everywhere to be found… but none for Gretchen Weiners. (Gretchen is all […]