We can learn lessons from so many of God’s wonderful creations. I am in awe of God, the Creator, as I see numerous connections with His masterpieces.
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WHO YOU ARE
A friend shared a quote that spoke to my heart…
I believe the key to being who God meant you to be is based on who God says you are.
Who does God say you are? Continue reading “WHO YOU ARE”
FOLLOW GOD’S LEAD
Doesn’t it often seem that we are constantly on the go, with our agendas dictated by what we believe we need to accomplish within a specific time frame? Perhaps you even make a list like I do to keep you on track. Don’t we often have certain people we need to find and connect with even when attending church services?
While all those things are necessary, ponder how many times do you pause and notice the…
…person sitting alone in the last pew at church?
…coworker who appears upset?
…one at the grocery store who purposely avoids eye contact?
…homeless person on the street in need? Continue reading “FOLLOW GOD’S LEAD”
WEATHER THE STORMS
I enjoy spending time in God’s presence while at Lake Ontario. Each time I visit, there are new parallels that come to mind about life and the lake. This year it was perfect to be experiencing life there around the official time of summer’s beginning, enjoying the greatest amount of daylight.
Rain was forecast for the whole day for three of the four days, but God did provide a balance of rain and then periods of dryness and sun each day. While observing both the storms and then better weather, I thought of how God’s inanimate creations of the water, the sky, and the wind go through rough times just as we do—something that awed me. Continue reading “WEATHER THE STORMS”
AN OCEAN OF LOVE
Are you captivated when looking out on an ocean where it seems the water flows right into the horizon? Isn’t it mesmerizing to watch the waves and the tides? Why can’t we see the ocean’s end? Maybe God created it that way so we could marvel and be immersed in His awesomeness and His love. Continue reading “AN OCEAN OF LOVE”
EXALT HIS NAME
I saw the end of the following passage one day and saw several “only God” moments He orchestrated the next day, which led to this reflection. One of the main reasons I started this website almost ten years ago was to share with others how God is at work in the ordinary of our lives. I marvel at the way God orchestrates our footsteps. Even though I often think I am in control, God gently reminds me how only He has the capacity to work everything out for our good.
I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart. Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together. –Psalm 34:1-3 (NLT) Continue reading “EXALT HIS NAME”
MAKE THE DAYS COUNT
I received another insightful nugget of wisdom from my inspiring friend, Greg, as I left after visiting him at the VA hospital. After spending time with someone you are trying to encourage by your presence, do you, too, feel more spiritually alive?
“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” ~Muhammad Ali
This quote had even more significance coming from Greg, as he has been in the hospital for three months, has a feeding tube in his stomach with just a slim possibility of eating again, and is losing more of the limited mobility he had left in his legs. Continue reading “MAKE THE DAYS COUNT”
SEASONAL NAMES OF GOD
It is always rewarding when I get an email, text, or verbal affirmation from someone sharing how God uses a reflection on either my website or in one of my books for His glory in their lives. I give a big shout-out to God for His orchestration of more than 1,625 of my four published books that have passed through my hands into the hands of others since the end of 2020. My world was so small, but God is so big; His orchestrations are amazing!
I recently sent a copy of my latest book, God’s Glory Manifested, to a pastor I met once at a retreat in 2021. It was a beautiful blessing to receive an email from him back in 2022 requesting permission to use my two books at the time as the basis for a retreat he was giving. After receiving my latest book, he took the time and sent me a handwritten thank you. As soon as I read the front of the card, I knew it was inspiration to share. He wrote that he thought it sounded like something I would say. Only God! Continue reading “SEASONAL NAMES OF GOD”
STAND TALL
I recently saw three masterpieces of creation that I found quite unique and similar in appearance. They reminded me of my life; maybe you will be able to relate.
This picture is from when I was roaming around a botanical garden while in North Carolina on a trip. I enjoyed wandering around and seeing God’s beautiful creation with the three waterfall areas and plethora of plants, shrubs, and flowers. Continue reading “STAND TALL”
PREPARING US
It is a simple yet profound statement voiced by a dear friend, Lilly, the wife of Greg Pedroza, whom I wrote about last week.
It brings me comfort to think of how God works in the ordinary events of our lives. When we live in faith, we know that God is both preparing and orchestrating the events in our lives for our own good and His glory. Often times, I think we might not see the truth until, in hindsight, we take time to reflect on how things worked out. Continue reading “PREPARING US”