Bless Her Heart! Even Haggard Praise is Beautiful

Bless Her Heart! Even Haggard Praise is Beautiful

by | Aug 30, 2026 | | 0 |

Bless her heart. She was a haggard little thing. Tan and crimson feathers were askew, falling out, barely hanging on. Molting? Maybe. I’m not sure. What I am sure of is how she spoke to me this morning.

A birdfeeder sits right by my window beside the couch where I enjoy my quiet time in the mornings. From this vantage point, I can watch the world awaken with its dawning light, its mist lifting over the creek, its air filled with birdsong.

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Deep Calls to Deep, and You Help Me, Lord.

Deep Calls to Deep, and You Help Me, Lord.

by | Aug 23, 2026 | | 0 |

Lord, in the stillness, in the quiet, I hear Your delicate whispers. I sense Your presence as deep calls to deep — the depth of my pain calls out to the depth of Your love, and I am helped.

Often, I don’t need words because I don’t have words. Tears become my prayer. You search my heart and know my anxious thoughts. You wrap me in Your grace and quiet me with Your love.

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“Precious Lord, Take My Hand” Stirred in My Heart

“Precious Lord, Take My Hand” Stirred in My Heart

by | Aug 16, 2026 | | 0 |

Curled up on the couch, I watched the sun rise over the ridge. Fresh, cool air streamed in through the open window, awakening my senses, drawing my attention to the One who loves me. I cradled my coffee cup and sipped from its warm goodness. I craved peace, a soft quiet of spirit. Stirring deep in my heart came a song, “Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, help me stand. I am tired, I am weak, I am worn … “

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When Your Heart is Weary, Look for God. He is There

When Your Heart is Weary, Look for God. He is There

by | Aug 2, 2026 | | 0 |

The day began with a dismal gray shroud of fog, not only in the morning sky, but in my heart. I had grown weary, heavy-laden, with tears poised to escape my tired eyes at any moment.

Sitting in my quiet place beside the window, I sipped my coffee. I found myself speaking the Name of Jesus over and over again in a soft whisper — not from a place of agony, but from a place of longing.

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My Soul Finds Shelter in You, Jesus. Draw Near

My Soul Finds Shelter in You, Jesus. Draw Near

by | Jul 26, 2026 | | 0 |

Lord, You shine forth Your light, and the darkness cannot overcome it. Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Your righteousness is like the majestic mountains and Your judgments are a great deep — my soul finds shelter in You.

How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore I place my trust under the shadow of Your wings. Your steadfast, covenant love sustains me. You preserve me, Lord … You are the Keeper of my soul.

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God Whispered to Me, “Look Up and Behold My Glory!”

God Whispered to Me, “Look Up and Behold My Glory!”

by | Jul 19, 2026 | | 4 |

Shadows laced together like interlocking fingers, carpeting the trail beneath my feet. Blue chicory mingled with fuchsia-painted sweet pea among the boulders, heralding my hike. A cool breeze rubbed against my neck stiff with tension, while God whispered for me to look up to the sky wrought with glory.

But I didn’t want to.

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When I Let Go and Trust You Lord, You Lead Me Through

When I Let Go and Trust You Lord, You Lead Me Through

by | Jul 12, 2026 | | 0 |

Lord, You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that I ask or think, according to the power of Your Spirit within me. Over and over again, I have experienced Your faithfulness and Your goodness to me. When I let go and choose to trust You, You always lead me through.

Especially when I’m overwhelmed or can’t see a way out … especially when I die to self-reliance and trust You alone, when I step out of the way, fully let go of control, and put my trust in You, You make a way. You make the crooked places straight.

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I Will Not Fear. My Courage Comes From God

I Will Not Fear. My Courage Comes From God

by | Jul 5, 2026 | | 2 |

The porch swing rocked in peaceful rhythm. My spirit stirred as I looked up from my Bible, raising it to my breast and grasping the wonder of God that its pages contained. I had just read these words, “I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees You” (Job 42:5). Job had found God amid adversity. Job had found courage.

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In the Stillness, We Remember and the Chaos Ceases

In the Stillness, We Remember and the Chaos Ceases

by | Jun 21, 2026 | | 0 |

During my quiet time this morning, I was confronted with the need for stillness. I want to hear the voice of the Lord as I seek Him, but this requires that I be still, step away from busyness, and set aside distractions. The Scripture passage that inspired me was Ezekiel 1:24-25:

“When [the living creatures descending from before the throne] flew, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, a tumult like the noise of an army; and when they stood still, they let down their wings. “A voice came from above the firmament that was over their heads; whenever they stood, they let down their wings.”

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