The Bible
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Give In Completely
Luke 1:63-64 “He asked for a writing tablet and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, ‘His name is John.’ Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God…” Here we have the birth of John the Baptist, a miracle, as Elizabeth was well passed the age of bearing Continue reading
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My Refuge and Strength
Psalm 57:1 “I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.” Here above lies the mysterious believers of Christ do not stop believing in the midst of troubles. Nowhere does God promise us we will have peace and smooth sailing on this earth because of Him. In fact, He Continue reading
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Finding Favor in Christ
Luke 1:28 & 30 “Mary, you have found favor with God.” It just struck me today, how beautiful and sometimes misunderstood this moment is. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Mary was an especially faithful and righteous woman of God. The Lord knew her heart and trusted His son with her. But, Continue reading
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Lead Me to the Cross
Mark 15:38-39 There are so many posts about how we should always remember the cross. If I were being honest, I would say I sometimes get tired of reading about it, but that attitude in itself shows that I need to center my attention on the cross more than ever. In this passage, when a Continue reading
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Timing is Everything
Esther 4:14 Esther has always been one of my favorite female heroines of the bible ever since I watched the incredible Veggie Tales version. Now, after how ever many years, I am finally, actually reading Esther. I have not yet reached Esther’s bravest moments, but I have already run across so much faith and insight. 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 