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“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” Luke 9:23 Leo was only two years old when the weight of his cross was placed upon hisContinue reading “Cross to Bear”

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”  James 1:2-3 I strongly believe that where your focus lies, your life will be led. Even through our trials and tribulations we can choose joy. Every morning when weContinue reading “Choose Joy”

“On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” (John 7:37-38) There was a stillness in time that we foundContinue reading “Time for a River of Living Water”

“In the beginning, darkness was over the surface of the world and God said, “Let there be light.” God saw that the light was good and He separated the light from the darkness.” Genesis 1:3-5 As I step into the fourth anniversary of Leo’s death, I could choose to walk in darkness, but Leo wasContinue reading “Step into the Light”

“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6-7 I asked God, “What is the word You have for me?” I heard the soft whisper of God’sContinue reading “Rooted in His Love”

“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:13-14 Continue reading “The Salt of my Wounds”

“A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds ate it up. Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the plants withered because they had no moisture. Other seed fell among thorns, which grew upContinue reading “The Soil of My Heart”

“Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.” (Genesis 2:7) God’s breath is in every Word He spoke. With every word spoken, we breathe. With that being said, it shows me just how much powerContinue reading “Breath of Life”

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 We allContinue reading “Permission to Grieve“

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 It is not always easy to appreciate our struggles. I will openlyContinue reading “Thankful for My Trials”