His Mercy is New

Expectations in Prayer

Prayer· Quiet

When we pray to God we must be seeking nothing – nothing. ~Saint Francis of Assisi This quote really struck something in me when I first read it. What am I expecting when I pray? Am I expecting God to say yes? Am I expecting God to move in some way after listening to my long wish list? Or…do I…
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So Long, Insecurity! Week Four

Books I'm Reading· Scriptures and thoughts

If you happen to be one that is not reading along on Beth Moore’s blog with this So Long, Insecurity discussion group, you should at least head over there this week to watch this encouraging video from Beth regarding the book! I love it when she does “impromptu” videos for us as an encouragement!! They are probably one of my…
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Update: 90 Day Bible Reading Plan

Bible in 90 Days· Scriptures and thoughts

So, by the time this post is published, I’ll be 60-some-odd days into the 90-Day Bible Reading Plan! Honestly, I have surprised MYSELF that I have made it this far!! And I’m super excited about it!! 🙂 Right now, I am knee-deep in the prophets section of the Old Testament. I’ve finished Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In the coming days…
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Disturb us, Lord

Prayer

“Disturb us Lord, when We are too well pleased with ourselves. When our dreams have come true Because we have dreamed too little. When we arrived safely Because we sailed too close to the shore… Disturb us, Lord, to dare more boldly, To venture on wider seas Where storms will show your mastery; Where losing sight of land, We shall…
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