The Lord Delights in You!
Have you ever thought about just how much the Lord loves and delights in you? It's true! Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV) says, “The Lord your God …will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Psalm 37:23 (NLT) states...
Your Dreams & Desires Are Important to God!
What is the dream in your heart? What is the desire that burns within you? What does your soul long for? If God would do anything for you, what would it be? It is important to identify that one thing, because many times the dream, the desire, the fire that burns...
My Cup Overflows with Blessings
Psalm 65:11 (NKJ) says, "You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance." And Psalm 23:5 (NLT) says, "My cup overflows with blessings." I pray that 2014 will be a year filled with the goodness and abundance of God! May you experience an...
Houses for Your Souls to Live In
John Ruskin wrote, “Make yourselves nests of pleasant thoughts...bright fancies, satisfied memories, noble histories, faithful sayings, treasure houses of precious and restful thoughts, which care cannot disturb, nor pain make gloomy, nor poverty take away from you....
Where Your Soul Comes Alive
Day 9 of the Cultivating Your Soul series – These are the things I prize And hold of dearest worth: Light of the sapphire skies, Peace of the silent hills, Shelter of the forest, comfort of the grass, Music of birds, murmur of little rills, Shadows of clouds that...
Better Than You Ever Dreamed
God loves you and He wants to pour out His goodness in every area of your life! In fact, He wants your life to be blessed and satisfying and filled with His abundance. Did you realize this? Did you know that He wants to bless you in every area of your life? It’s true...
You Are Not Alone
I want to encourage you today that no matter what you’re going through, you are not alone. You don’t have to worry and fret trying to figure out what you’re going to do, how you’re going to take care of yourself, provide for yourself, or protect yourself. Why? Because...
10 Things You Should Know About Me
It's time again to link up with the lovely ladies at iHomeschool Network and the "10 in 10 Series." This week's theme is: 10 Things You Should Know About Me. Honestly, I can't really say you should know these things about me. In fact, they're more like: 10 Random...
The Most Exciting Life Imaginable
Last week I posted the following quote on Flourish’s Facebook page: "Dare to believe God will lead you. You will embark on the most exciting life imaginable. A Spirit-led life is a thrilling day-by-day adventure with the Holy Ghost. You’ll start out walking baby...
10 Little Things That Make My Day
1. Morning time with the Lord My days always seem to run a bit more smoothly when they begin in my study -- the one place in our home that is solely mine. This is the place where I spend reading and meditating on the Word, and fellowshipping with the Lord in prayer....
Our Souls Are the Same
(Photo credit: Romantic Homes, June 2013 Edition) "I love him...he's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same... If all else perished and he remained, I should still continue to be…He’s always, always in my mind..." -- Cathy,...
It’s Always Morning Somewhere
Lamentations 3:22-23 (NKJ) Through the LORD's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. Have you ever had one of those days where you mess up, slip up or flat out sin? You feel like a...
Don’t Allow Your Dream to Die
Proverbs 13:12, 19 (NLT) Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when dreams come true, there is life and joy…It is pleasant to see dreams come true. What is the greatest dream in your heart? If finances and time were no object – if you were financially free and had...
Fragranced with His Presence
How do you smell? I’m sure you’ve probably had a shower this morning – or if you’re a mother of small children, hopefully you’ll get one sometime this week! 😉 But that’s not really what I’m talking about. What sort of spiritual fragrance are you giving off? Have you...
Are You Flourishing?
Spring has finally arrived, and I am one happy girl! I love spring with all its warm sunshine and cool rain showers, the beautiful green leaves growing profusely, blooming flowers in pinks, lavenders, blues, and yellows, and colorful birds at my feeders. (Oh yeah, and...