“He Turned My Lamp On”…from the heart of my son, Brady..
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Many of you have heard me speak of my secret place with the Lord. It is my literal closet. Because my personality is easily distracted, the Lord moved me into my closet where I could shut the door with Him and close out the world. My son, Brady, has many times tapped on my door or come into my time with Jesus. I have always prayed my children would hear God as I have, come to love Him as I have, and trust Him as I have. For they must have their own personal relationship with Christ. They can not merely rely on my relationship with Jesus. Everyone must have their own:) During the Christmas break, we were working on Brady’s room who is about to be 10 years old. We decided to make him a HIDE OUT with Jesus in his own closet. He tucked his Bible in the closet, hung a little lamp from the clothes rod, and even put a canteen in there in case he were to get thirsty…He received a Jesus Calling for Kids and we included this to help guide him daily to what scripture he could meditate on.Because it’s a man cave hangout with Jesus he put in glow sticks that will last from 6-8 hours, snacks in a camo backpack, and a candy stash…(is this adorable or what?) I was happy to help him with all his desires..if it excited him about spending more consistent time with Christ and His Word. (more…)
If I Could Paint You a Picture..
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Of what my heart is going through
You’d see a million different colors
Depending on my mood. (more…)
Do Not Be Unaware…Know Your Enemy
1God has a beautifully specific and unique way that He speaks to us in our lives. He is a personal God:) He certainly speaks mostly through His Word..the Bible. Yes He can speak audibly if He chooses and yes He can speak into our hearts out of nowhere…but much of His speaking comes from the Word of God. For He is the Word…” In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)
I was watching a movie the other night and something the main character said stuck with me. He said “know your enemy.” He studied his enemy whom he was at war with. He anticipated his moves, knew areas he attacked, etc. I have also come to realize over these last years that Satan also has a way with us. He does not tempt me or attack me in the same way that he may attack you. You see, he knows each of our weaknesses. He has studied us. He waits…and is very patient. (more…)
Jesus said “Go and do likewise.”
2Luke 10:23 Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see; 24 for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear, and have not heard it.”
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
25 And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” (more…)
The God who can bring things to an end….A Moment with Jesus
2I love how God can take a phrase, a word, a thought…and begin a stir deep within my heart for the things on His heart. Never expecting it to happen..just recognizing it when it begins…it’s an all consuming moment..when everything just goes away..and all I hear is what He is saying…soo I zoned out for a moment in Bible study this week as I heard another pray these words..”God is a God who can bring things to an end..” I did not think much about it at the time…but agreed. Truly we mostly think of how God begins…does new things…creates…but …. (more…)
Captured..yet free..A Moment with Jesus
1Hosea 2:14
“Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her.
On our DQK Online Club one of our sweet sisters made a comment that she was captured by Jesus..yet free. That comment was beautifully profound to me and the Lord began speaking to me about it. As I sat with Him I let Him show me this passage in Hosea and then show me all the things that are captured yet free that I have not truly considered as such. May it bless you as it has me. For I, too, am captured….yet FREE!
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the heart of Jesus…
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Can I begin by telling you about a feisty little girl about 11..She had the most beautiful eyes I had ever seen I think. I knew there was something special about her. Funny how the Lord allows you a glimpse into the eyes.. She shared with us no one in her family believed in God…”but I do” she said. They were at the track with their grandmother and free to roam…… . She hung out with us a lot on Saturday…she made butterflies, we painted her nails, and later the Lord prompted me to ask her if she had ever asked Jesus into her heart. She said “no.” (more…)
“I wasn’t even looking for you”…
2Today, I am reminded of His truth…. and thankful of his rescue almost 10 years ago…even when I wasn’t looking for him.. It has been many years since I wrote this with Jesus…thought it was time to share it. Praying you will be blessed and encouraged…He is there..always!
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit–fruit that will last….John 15:16
I wasn’t even looking for you, when your voice I began to hear,
With a heart simply broken into, a void only you could fill.
With laughter just a memory, your presence I began to see.
And little glimpses of your face became a reality. (more…)
She Loved Much
0Since the beginning of my journey with the Lord, He has taken me through various seasons. Seasons of conquering fears, seasons of conquering illness, as well as constant seasons of teaching that are ongoing. When He birthed a season of writing and having me pour out my moments with Him on these blogs, I just wrote what was on my heart. I still do. As you can tell, I do not do much editing of my “Moments with Jesus.” Lately, He has brought to my attention that I have never explained why I sign them all “Love Much.”I am sure you thought it was just my way, but honestly there is a hidden meaning there between me and the Lord. When the Lord does call me home, the only thing I desire on my headstone are the words “She loved MUCH!” I think you will understand once you have read these scriptures-they speak for themselves. (more…)





