ReKindle 2019

A Grateful Heart

‘And now let the weak say, “I am strong” Let the poor say, “I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us”… Give thanks with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One. Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.’ – Don Moen

A Previous Privilege

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” – Marcus Aurelius, Roman leader (121-180)

Blessings

“May God bless your life with more miracles than you can count. May your water become cabernet. May your dark storms turn into springtime sun. May he feed thousands upon thousands through your picnic basket of faith. May you walk like the just- healed cripple, see like the was- blind man, live like the was-… Read more »

Heaven

These past few weeks Heaven has been a lot on my mind – Mrs. Ruth’s and Sara Jane’s passings these past weekends–each had a significant influence on different timelines of my life journey and loved them both dearly. We can only imagine what Heaven is like this very moment. My closest glimpse was in Mother’s… Read more »

Forever Faithful

Remembering an old standard Sunday congregational hymn–‘Are you weary? Are you heavy hearted? Tell it to Jesus…You’ve no other such a Friend or Brother. Tell it to Jesus alone.’ Weary? Yep. Heavy Hearted? Yep. Tired? Yep. Alone? Not ever. Be encouraged today. #ForeverFaithful

Center of My Joy

‘When I’ve lost my direction, You’re the compass for my way You’re the fire and light when nights are long and cold. In sadness, You are the laughter, that shatters all my fears When I’m all alone, Your hand is there to hold, Jesus, You’re the center of my joy All that’s good and perfect… Read more »

Your Joy

Two brief thoughts of encouragement for you today. If you find yourself sinking today, struggling to put one foot in from of the other–be sure it’s to the right Source. And lastly, don’t let anyone steal your joy today. Have a blessed and safe Saturday…and its GameDay! Roll Tigers! #AllIn2020.

A Prayer for Hurting Families

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30 A… Read more »

The Wonder of Grace

‘I am forgiven. I am redeemed. A brand new creation He saved me and gave me a reason to sing. Grace, Grace, God’s Grace. Grace that will pardon and cleanse within. Grace, Grace, God’s Grace. Grace that is greater than all our sins. For Grace, Marvelous Grace flows from above with Infinite Love. Marvelous Grace.’… Read more »

Undivided

‘We may worship different ways We may praise Him and yet spend all of our days living life divided. But when we seek Him with open hearts He removes the walls we built that keep us apart We trust Him to unite us. In our hearts, we’re undivided Worshiping one Savior, one Lord..’ – First… Read more »