Old testament
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Build the House of the Lord
Haggai 1:1-11 In this first chapter of Haggai, the people of Judah are so focused on the building of their own houses and lives, they have pushed aside God. The Lord tells them, through Haggai, the consequences of such a life. As they plant, they will harvest little, as they eat and drink, they will Continue reading
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What will you ask for?
Written Feb. 2019 I am reflecting this morning on Solomon and God’s interaction in 2 Chronicles 1. This is the passage famously known because God allows Solomon to ask for anything. Solomon asks for wisdom and knowledge to govern the people. God is so pleased with what Solomon chose, He grants him that and more. Continue reading
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Who am I?
Wow! I sit this morning feeling anxious and unworthy, seeking comfort and truth from the Lord. Tomorrow I am speaking for a short time at my church’s college and young adult group and I can’t help but worry about what to say, how it will be received, and ultimately how I will feel through it Continue reading
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Strength Will Rise
The other day (this was written a year ago) , I was driving to work and listening to my worship playlist. I found myself singing, “strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord” repeatedly and I began to wonder about that. Strength will rise as we wait? No way! Waiting has mostly hurt Continue reading
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Rest
I know SO many people who struggle to rest. They can’t seem to find the time for a Sabbath, not even 10 minutes each day reading God’s word. I tell these people that if they prioritize God first, He will work their busy schedule out for them. Something similar happens in Exodus 6:23-24 God Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
Joyful Ruins 