It is not the grand events upon which I have built a life, but my life has been constructed upon the glory of the simple yet profound experiences in life.

“Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Spring is the melody while the blooms on every bush are the lyrics – and you and I are invited to sing along!

Hidden in Paul’s words is a four-word phrase that holds the key to courageous living: “For I believe God…”.

What storm has blown into your life lately?  Rather than being destroyed by this tempest, what if you allowed the disturbance to increase your capacity for rapid growth and fulfilling your destiny in God?

Regardless of what storm you may be facing, the Father is quietly but confidently asking you to come to Him; He is inviting you into the ark of His presence, where there is always safety and protection from any of life’s storms

God is a pursuer, and He will track you down with creative resolve and unimaginable wit.

Allow yourself to find fulfillment in the heart of the One Who knows you best and loves you the most.

You were born with a song. You were created with a song that’s melody is the intrinsic fabric of your very soul.

“Father, I come to You in Jesus’ Name today with a broken heart… my heart is broken over the laws that have just been passed in New York State concerning the lives of innocent babies.”

I decided to change “me” and to then see what would happen to my January. I decided to think differently … and to anticipate differently … and to process differently.

I know, deep within my heart that the greatest call of my life is to be not to do. I am called to be like Jesus in every season and in every situation.

I still believe in the power of change and in the power of prayer. I still believe that I can develop self-control and discipline in my life even though at times in might be difficult.

I must choose not just to turn a calendar page – but I must turn the pages of my heart and mind as well toward all God has for me in 2019. Fill me with wonder again, Lord!  

The stockings have been hung by the chimney with care … and have been emptied by eager little hands.