The Powerful Love of God
When was the last time you considered the powerful love of God? This love is simple enough to sing in a child’s song, yet powerful enough to draw us to relationship with the God of Creation. The …
Celebrating the Resurrection
Continue celebrating the Resurrection every day! It’s not a”one and done” deal. Reflect on memories but keep it’s importance in the forefront of your mind. Do you have Easter …
Can You Embrace God’s Delight and Love for You?
“The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 Here’s great …
Four Aspects of Unconditional Love
We all have a need for unconditional love, especially on bad days. The hard days when people fail us, situations frustrate us, or an unexpected bill arrives. When the kids don’t cooperate when …
Wrap God’s Love Around You
Wrap God’s love around your heart. Try to grasp how wide and far and deep and high it is, like standing on the ocean shore seeing the infinite sky and water. Find comfort in reading the words of …
Unending, Unconditional Love from God
We all have a need for unconditional love. After a rough day or an argument the need increases. People fail us. Situations frustrate us. The kids don’t cooperate. At those times, we need to …
Do You Embrace God’s Love? Verses of God’s Love for YOU
Who can resist a toddler looking up at you with pleading eyes, upraised arms and wiggling fingers? I confess I melt when one of my grandchildren wants picked up or gives me hugs. It is precious …
Christmas Love Versus Fear and Loneliness
Christmas love brings to mind warm sentimental scenes created from movies. People are cozy and happy in television specials, getting along with everyone. However, in real life, the …
Simple Blessings Abound to You!
When troubles abound, do you yearn for good news? Instead, can you see the simple blessings that are around you? Even when hope seems lost, the Lord is there. Our challenge is to open our …
What Do You Rely On?
We rely on many things to begin the day. The alarm clock wakes us up. We anticipate everything we need to be accessible as we begin the day, especially coffee. Throughout the day, we rely on vehicles, …
God’s Unconditional Love, Part 2
Who can fully grasp the dimensions of God’s unconditional love for us? It is hard to understand. At the core of God’s nature is unconditional love, which is sacrificial and life-giving. …
Knowing God: Unconditional Love
Why is it that even though we know John 3:16 by heart, we still doubt God’s love? We think of His love in general terms of loving the world, not specifically for loving us—you or me. Or maybe …
Generosity : Overflow of the Heart
Generosity is the theme of Arkansas Women Bloggers this month. Each Wednesday they host “Wordless Wednesday” where bloggers can submit photos to illustrate the word. Today I am honored to …
Hugs from Heaven: 7 Bible Verses of God’s Love for You
Some days you just need a hug. A hug gives you the assurance that you are loved. Come to think of it, every day is a day when we need hugs. We yearn for love and acceptance and look to family and …
Let God Love You
God loves us. We try to understand this but struggle to fully grasp it. Sometimes we reject this gift when we need it most. God expresses His faithful lovingkindness to us in many ways. …
The Ultimate Valentine
The ultimate valentine has been sent to us. It expresses is an unending love of such magnitude that it is hard for us grasp, far beyond our limited comprehension. But it is so real. The Word of God …
God’s Heart
Driving on the Interstate, I caught of glimpse of love in the clouds. Can you see the heart? It reminded me of the extent of the love in God’s heart, which is higher than the heavens. These …
Celebrating Resurrection Week, Part 1
Reflecting on the Resurrection Part 1 Everyday life continues after the celebration of the Resurrection. What difference does the Resurrection make? Reflect on these thoughts: 1. This event is …
