10 Ways God’s Love is Perfect, Unconditional, and Unfailing

September 4, 2017 // 10 Comments

John wrote, “We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.” 1 John 4:16 Not just that He loves... Continue reading →

How to Conquer Fear and Trust God’s Will One Day at a Time

July 10, 2017 // 6 Comments

Do you have anything in your life you’d do differently if you could get a do-over? I think everyone has lots of little things and maybe even a few big things they think . . . if only I had... Continue reading →

When You Want to Know What God’s Love Looks Like

January 4, 2017 // 15 Comments

If we’re going to look at all our relationships through the lens of our relationship with God through Jesus, we have to begin there. The Bible says “God is love.” 1 John 4:16 But what does that mean? What does God’s love look... Continue reading →

The Truth – When You Have Jesus You Have More Than Enough

December 7, 2016 // 16 Comments

I read this devotion by Louie Giglio the other day and it blessed me so much I wanted to share it with you. Jesus doesn’t just give you what you need; Jesus is what you need. Your heart was created... Continue reading →

12+ Things to be Thankful for When Life Hurts

November 14, 2016 // 18 Comments

Pray continually, and give thanks whatever happens. That is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NCV) Really? Whatever happens? When I was curled up in the fetal position broken and feeling like I’d never feel happy again... Continue reading →

When You Need to Remember – God Loves You

October 26, 2016 // 8 Comments

Why do you worship God? Seriously, stop for a minute and think about it . . . why do you worship God? Do you worship Him because… You were brought up that way? The Bible tells says you should? You... Continue reading →

How to Celebrate the Wonderful You God Made and Enjoy Peace

September 28, 2016 // 13 Comments

You’re wonderful! Yes, you! But if you’re like me, you’ve already thought of a dozen ways to disagree those words. I never think of myself as wonderful. Most of the time I go straight to the superficial . . .... Continue reading →

You Need God’s Fierce Love When You’re Broken

July 27, 2016 // 15 Comments

If you’d known me growing up you would have seen a girl who could comfortably play the piano and organ in front of large groups of people, who could stand in front of groups and give presentations with little to... Continue reading →

Thankful Thirty – Your Name… Unique, Beautiful, and Precious

November 15, 2015 // 6 Comments

My parents named me – Deborah Ruth Samuel. I know . . . you can’t get any more Old Testament than that. The Jewish side of the family was thrilled. Quite certain I would leave Christianity and return to the... Continue reading →

2 Awesome Ways to Get Ready for Wonderful

September 25, 2015 // 14 Comments

Are you breathing in wonderful? Focusing on the ways God is creating life around you? Inhaling blessings? Stop for a moment. Paul had a couple of things followers of Jesus should do in anticipation of breathing in wonderful… So put away all... Continue reading →

When You Need to Know God’s Perfect Love

August 28, 2015 // 14 Comments

Early one Saturday morning I packed my car and drove over the bridge to the other side of the Mississippi River . . . ready to speak to a wonderful group of women, at a beautiful site, about one of my... Continue reading →

Are You Hiding the Real You? Do You Want to Stop?

August 17, 2015 // 25 Comments

My grandmother called it “putting on” her face. Makeup. Concealer, foundation, blush, shadow, eyeliner, mascara, and lip gloss. I refuse to leave the house without makeup. I’ve even been known to go into surgery wearing a little mascara. I know you’re supposed... Continue reading →

Outstanding Truth For The Days You Don’t Feel Lovable

May 29, 2015 // 12 Comments

Do you have those days when you need an extra reminder of God’s love? Days you wake up in a mood that doesn’t improve, and you don’t feel lovable. It’s like that isn’t it? We don’t feel loved when we don’t feel lovable.... Continue reading →

Be Happy – Your Name is Perfectly Safe with God (Link Party)

February 13, 2015 // 10 Comments

Four-year-old Billy said, “When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know your name is safe in their mouth.” When someone loves you can tell by the way they speak to you and of... Continue reading →

You Need to Know the Lie of Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2015 // 21 Comments

“A baby is born with a need to be loved . . . and never outgrows it.” ~Frank A. Clark, The Country… Click To Tweet Everyone is born with an inherent need to be loved . . . this complex feeling that’s... Continue reading →