What to wear?

March 30, 2010

Oh what to wear for Easter :). The Lord is redirecting my thoughts this morning to what glorious things I can put on for His glory!

-Put on the armor of light~ Romans 12:13
-Put on the Lord Jesus Christ~ Romans 13:14
-Put on the new self~ Ephesians 4:24
-Put on the full armor of God~ Ephesians 6:11
-Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience~ Colossians 3:12
-Put on love~ Colossians 3:14
-Put on the breastplate of faith and love~ 1 Thess. 5:8

Lean Upon the Fullness of Your Beloved!


March 24, 2019

You are to lean upon the fullness of your Beloved. He is full to a sufficiency for all the needs of His people. There cannot possibly occur a circumstance in your history, there cannot arise a necessity in your case, in which you may not repair to the infinite fullness which the Father has laid up in Christ for His Church in the wilderness. Why, then, seek in your poverty what can only be found in Christ’s riches? why look to your emptiness when you may repair to His fullness? “My grace is sufficient for you” is the cheering declaration with which Jesus meets every turn in your path, every crook in your lot, every need in your journey. Distrust then your own wisdom, look from your own self, and lean your entire weight upon the infinite fullness that is in Christ. Octavius Winslow

Needed Truth!

March 15, 2010


“You are the result of the attentive, careful, thoughtful, intimate, detailed, creative work of God. Your personality, your sex, your height, your features, are what they are because God made them precisely that way. He made you the way he did because that is the way he wants you to be… If God had wanted you to be basically and creatively different he would have made you differently. Your genes and chromosomes and creaturely distinctives – even the shape of your nose and ears – are what they are by God’s design.” – James Hufstetler

Psalm 139:14

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

your works are wonderful,

I know that full well.

The Throne of Grace!

March 9, 2010

"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16.

The throne of grace is for the needy. It is always a time of need with a child of God. To such is the throne of grace always open. Is it a time of trial with you? then it is a time of need. Take your trial, whatever it be, simply to God. Do not brood over it. Do not cherish it. This will not make it sweeter, or more easy to be borne. But taking it to Jesus will. The very act of taking it will lighten it, and casting it upon His tenderness and sympathy will make it sweet.

Thank the Lord for every errand that takes you to the throne of grace. Whatever it is that sends you to prayer, count it one of your choice blessings. It may be a heavy cross, a painful trial, a pressing need; it may be a broken cistern, a cold look, an unkind expression; yet, if it leads you to prayer, regard it as a mercy sent from God to your soul. Thank God for an errand to Him. ~Octavius Winslow

The Last 2 Weekends

March 4, 2010


The last 2 weekends were quite full on our end! First we had the privilege of having Yeong-sil Ko visit for the weekend. 13 years ago we hosted Yeong-sil for a month while she studied English here at UNCC. She teaches English at a school in South Korea- and was once again studying English in the states so made a trip out here to see us. It was a wonderful reunion!

Last weekend we made a trip up to see Bill's parents in the mountains of NC. We love being with them and as always - enjoyed a wonderful weekend together!

Here are a few pictures from our time...

Live a life of faith!!

February 25, 2010


One of the books I'm reading is Practical Theology for Women by Wendy Horger Alsup. This book endeavors to bring its reader from simply verbalizing their faith in God to actually living a life of faith- grounded in the Word of God. I am only on the 4th chapter- but am sobered by her powerful call to live a life of faith!!

From chapter 3:

"We may stand on our soapbox and proclaim Jesus to be the way, the truth, and the life. But how do we respond to trouble? How do we deal with the hardships in life? What good is it if you can verbally defend Christ with the best of believers if your life contradicts your words through anxiety, fear, and worry?"

"When the rubber meets the road, it's not what you say that demonstrates faith in your life. It is what you do and how you respond in the moment of crisis."

Father please help us all live a life of invigorating faith that brings you much glory!!


Nothing...

February 19, 2010


Good news to behold!!

Nothing will ever happen to you that God does not already know about (psalm 139:1-4).

Nothing will ever happen to you that is a mistake (Psalm 139:4, 16)

Nothing will ever happen that you cannot handle by god's power and grace (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)

Nothing will ever happen to you without God's presence (Matthew 28:20)

Nothing will ever separate you from God's love (Romans 8:38-39)

(Loving God With All Your Mind~ Elizabeth George)