Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” John 11:40What does the plan of glory look like? I don't know about you, but I have my own ideas of what God's glory would and should look like in my life. These ideas never include a path of suffering. Instead, my ideas of God's glory include life experiences that wow me in some spectacular way and fill me … [Read more...] about The Plan of Glory
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Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment!
Here's a peek into a teaching session of my new Bible study I had with one of the most incredible group of ladies this summer. God is slowly teaching me the principle I talk about here. May I be diligent in my obedience!Blessings to you, my friend! … [Read more...] about Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment!
Jenna’s Closet
What does a bulging closet and a heart that is struggling to forgive have in common? I hope you will stay around for the next two and a half minutes to find out! Blessings to you! … [Read more...] about Jenna’s Closet
Encountering the Healing Power of Forgiveness
I am so excited to share a small segment of my new Bible study with you on forgiveness. I have just finished seven weeks with some of the most amazing women as we dug into God's Word and found healing and comfort for some of our deepest hurts caused by others. This is the second study in my Living With Unmet Desires series. The study centers on the life and family of Joseph in the book of Genesis. … [Read more...] about Encountering the Healing Power of Forgiveness
Finding Faith
I have been talking to my darling sixth-grade girls about spiritual gifts. We all have them - every single one of us. They are given to us at the moment we ask Jesus Christ to be the Lord of our lives. Sometimes the gifts we are given seem unrelated to our natural talents. I am, by nature, a very shy person. If you met me for the first time, you might be very surprised at how much I keep to … [Read more...] about Finding Faith
What Happened in the Dash?
My children never knew my maternal grandparents whom I had been very close to growing up. Chase was about five, Jordyn was four and Jenna was two when my mom and I along with my Aunt Gerry took my kids to the cemetery where my grandparents were buried beneath the same headstone. It was a beautiful fall day. The leaves were just beginning to drop and the air had a nip of coolness in it as it … [Read more...] about What Happened in the Dash?