encouragement

  • Urgency in Salvation

    “I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” 2 Corinthians 6:2 I can honestly say that I never thought I’d become the crazy Jesus lady who warns people about the end times… Continue reading

    Urgency in Salvation
  • Just Believe… but do you?

    Friends, if you’re looking for a short read- this is not it. If you’re looking to be encouraged and strengthened in your faith, this devotional is it! Continue reading

    Just Believe… but do you?
  • Freed from Captivity

    “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Then you will call on me and come and pray to… Continue reading

    Freed from Captivity
  • Your Story Matters

    “If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; everything old has passed away.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Your story matters.  Every detail, every set-back, every struggle, every high and low, it all matters.  God has so beautifully crafted each… Continue reading

    Your Story Matters
  • Saying Goodbye to Shame

    “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past, see, I am doing a new thing.”  Isaiah 43:18-19 God says to forget the former things. To forget, which means to put out of one’s mind, to cease to think… Continue reading

    Saying Goodbye to Shame
  • Praying Expectantly

    “Elijah was a human being, even as we are.  He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.  Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and… Continue reading

    Praying Expectantly
  • What to do with Doubt

    Doubt is natural. What are we to do when we start to doubt God or his promises? Sharing my heart on doubt. Continue reading

    What to do with Doubt
  • He is With You

    “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.  When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over… Continue reading

    He is With You
  • Practicing Silence Before the Lord

    “Whoever has ears, let them hear.”  Matthew 13:43 God has been challenging me to sit with him in silence.  He’s been challenging me to practice being silent before him versus always making my requests/concerns to him.  For those who don’t… Continue reading

    Practicing Silence Before the Lord
  • Who is Jesus?

    Something I find really interesting is that when I ask people if they know Jesus, their response usually includes “I used to go to church” or “I’m not a Christian” and “I grew up going to ____ school”.  Right, but… Continue reading

    Who is Jesus?