Photo Credit: Scott Webb Isaiah 26.3 was my mom’s life verse from the Old Testament and there’s no question it’s a good one, yet because of verse three I never paid too much attention to the “rest of the story” or chapter. Keeping scripture in context is key to proper understanding. The whole chapter is… [Read More]
reflections
Quietude: June 11th 2017
I took this photo years ago on a hike on the App Trail in the Grayson Highlands Park. The root system fascinated me then and still does today. There was no water near this path – is that why the roots of the huge tree stretch across the ground? Shallow Roots vs Deep Roots Water… [Read More]
Quietude: June 4 2017
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. But… [Read More]
Quietude: May 28 2017
It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. Hebrews 11.8 I’ve only moved five times in my lifetime but each time I knew where I was going and… [Read More]
Quietude: May 21 2017
…and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. 1 Peter 1.4 Remember last week I mentioned I think of $ when I hear the word “inheritance?” Well, when God talks about it? He is referring to the spiritual benefit… [Read More]
Book Review: Whispers of the Spirit by Dr. Brenda Rambo
Whispers of the Spirit by Dr. Brenda Rambo Dr. Rambo has created a beautiful book. The photography is lovely and the devotions are soothing and thought-provoking. The format is quite similar to Jesus Calling, as the Spirit speaks to the reader in words from The Word. Whisper 49 My Grace is Sufficient drew me in… [Read More]
Quietude: May 14 2017
The font in the image above is called Windsong – seemed appropriate because that was my mom’s favorite perfume. The yellow rose is symbolic of her eternal home in heaven…and mine. If you don’t know the yellow rose story, please email me and I’ll be glad to share. The scripture, Psalm 16.5-6, is a combination… [Read More]
Quietude: May 7 2017
May, the month for all women to be celebrated! Growing up I was blessed to have a godly Mom and Grandma who continually poured good and Godly things into me. I wasn’t always appreciative! My Grandma Emily prayed John 17.15-17 over my sister and I every single day, when we began having children she prayed… [Read More]