Simple Truths Blog
•Moment of transparency• There are many areas in life that I could apply this verse to. Many areas where I need to apply this verse. Here is what I’ve learned and finding this verse is a result of looking for an answer in His Word. In life there are seasons and not just seasons of …
Continue reading "Bitter or Better"
To the little girl in the photo: Life will give you many twists and turns. The ride will sometimes be smooth and other times will be bumpy. You will face things that you never expected. You’ll learn that not everyone is who they appear. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll scream. You’ll stand up and stand …
Continue reading "To The Little Girl"
It struck me, as I was thinking on The Mended Heart bible study that I'm doing, and I asked God to peel back the layers. To show me "me" and to unearth the things that I've covered up in order to live "normally". He wants to heal me completely. To peel back each layer and …
Continue reading "Peeling and Tossing"
"Leave behind footprints in concrete not footprints in sand that wash away..." ~Heather Dawkins A thought that came to me the other day. I was on the treadmill. Provoking thoughts usually come to me at the strangest times. While mopping or vacuuming or exercising usually. That might provide some insight into why there have been …
Continue reading "The Beautiful Remembering Kind"
That nudge I get, the one that I can't ignore, that's The Holy Spirit. My JESUS living in me. Convicting. Pushing. Nudging. HIS presence. Every single time that I obey whatever it is that God lays on my heart, I am blessed. Usually the obedience is preceded with an uncomfortable feeling of SELF fighting with …
Continue reading "Missed Blessings"
Day 2 of 31 Days of Writing We were heading out for a free day. We had been doing mission work in New Orleans for a few days straight. Looking forward to walking the streets and seeing the sights. Off duty. A young woman sitting on the steps outside of the church we were …
Continue reading "Seeing Those Around You"
Can I speak bluntly for a moment? Women need to stop wearing masks and stop assuming that everyone else has it all together. We need to be real and transparent and share the good the bad and the ugly. (No, I don't mean to rant or tell all.. Face it, nobody wants to hear it …
Continue reading "Picture Perfect"
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. (Psalm 116:15 ESV) When I knew my Daddy was definitely dying, (I believe he had coded 2 or 3 times by this point) as we all surrounded him in the hospital, I sang "Jesus Loves Me" and "Zippity Doo Dah" in his …
Continue reading "Time Doesn’t Stop For Anyone"
Today, as promised, I am continuing the message : What Are You Filling The Voids With? , and if you missed the first part you should click on the title/link above. To begin this second part of the message, I need to ask you again, if you know HIM and if HE knows you. …
Continue reading "Are You a Sheep or a Goat?"
As promised, today I am sharing with you all the message that I shared with the girls last weekend at the "Girls Night Out" event. Of course, this will be more of a summary of the entire message. In fact, there will be two parts to this post, and I will post Part Two tomorrow. …
Continue reading "What Are You Filling The Voids With?"
Hope For The Broken 