Tag Archives: Grace

MORE THAN ENOUGH

“Oh, how I love your law! I think about it all day long. Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for your commands are my constant guide.” “Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always … Continue reading →

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LEAVE IT TO GOD!

It happens. No matter what you do in this world, you will be challenged by someone with a desire to criticize the work you are doing and bring you down, personally, in the process. The Psalmist prayer seems harsh, until … Continue reading →

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BECAUSE I SAID SO!

This is a phrase that my mom (and probably her mom) said that I vowed never to say to my children. What can I say? NEVER say never. In frustration, after three children, it came out…boldly and with much feeling. … Continue reading →

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ALL I WANT…

“Help me abandon my shameful ways; your laws are all I want in life. I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness.” Psalm 119:39-40, NLT “Deflect the harsh words of my critics–but what you say is … Continue reading →

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CLING TO YAHWEH!

“I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me; Yahweh, don’t let me down.” Psalm 119:31, Msg It’s not what you do or who you are…it’s what God does in us. The Psalmist knows that well. It’s always been that … Continue reading →

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BAD DAY, GOOD WORD!

“I weep with grief; encourage me by your word. Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your law.” Psalm 119:28,29, NLT “My sad life’s dilapidated, a falling-down barn; build me up again by your Word. … Continue reading →

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HOLY CONVERSATION!

HOLY CONVERSATION “I have hidden your word in my heart, that i might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11, NLT “I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart, so I won’t sin myself bankrupt.” Psalm 119:11, The Message … Continue reading →

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RELAX, BUCKLE UP, WE’LL GET THERE!

We were having a great time on the road to a beach vacation, laughing and talking, excited to get there as quickly as possible. Then all of a sudden, Randy said, I don’t think we are on the right road, … Continue reading →

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WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO????

My status on facebook asks “what have you been up to?” And I laugh with tears in my eyes for what we were “up to” last week!! We are still full of the pure, unadulterated joy of being in God’s … Continue reading →

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GRATEFUL FOR GRACE

“I’m speaking to you out of deep gratitude for all that God has given me, and especially as I have responsibilities in relation to you. Living then, as every one of you does, in pure grace, it’s important that you … Continue reading →

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