Category: Encouragement
-
Gatekeeper
In Church, I learned a song as a little girl: “Be careful little eyes what you see, oh be careful little eyes what you see, for the Father up above is looking down with love, oh be careful little eyes what you see.” It continued with, “Be careful little feet…
-
The River Road
The symbolism of the rivers in the Bible is beautiful. It symbolizes life; life is always found near, in, and around the river. It literally brings life too. I was reminded of this last summer, sitting on the river banks and watching the sunset. Everything directly touching the river was…
-
Living Water
I love water, and I drink it frequently. I like it hot, and I like it cold; even lukewarm water does not bug me. Maybe it’s because I am dehydrated, or I am just in a constant state of thirst (or perhaps both). Regardless, I find myself at some sort…
-
For Louise
On my thirteenth birthday, I was gifted a binder full of letters. Each letter was written by a prominent woman in my life who loved the Lord. That binder is full of encouragement, something my “words heart” will always treasure. Here is one of my favorites- “Dear Sweet Martha, Happy…
-
Hands of Love
Have you ever watched the care an artist takes when creating their masterpiece? Have you ever seen a photographer’s eye catch an angle you could not see? Have you ever listened to a gardener describe the physical toil of sowing before a bloom? Or what about the “less glamorous” jobs?…
-
Even If
How do you deal with disappointment? Genuinely? Not your church answer. Our culture justifies “licking our wounds” with a pint of ice cream. (Or more damaging substances) I know God has a better way. I have been disappointed by people, circumstances, church, and life. Likely, you have been too. I…
-
This is 23
I would like to say, “I’ve made it” I am full of wisdom, and grace, and am completely well-rounded now that I am 23. I would also love to say that I have clear skin, am in the best shape of my life, and eat clean. But that is just…
-
The Yellow Door Days
“Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.” Psalm 97:11 (ESV) I grew up in the cutest little two-bedroom brick bungalow. It was over 100 years old, full of creaking floorboards, loads of character, flanked by two striking sweetgum trees. We had a charming screened-in…
-
For Mom
“Strength”. That is the word I would use to describe her. “Inner Toughness”. It takes tremendous strength and will power to fulfill the life’s calling that she has. Very few people are as strong as her. Having watched her give up the right to herself daily for twenty-two years, I…
-
“Just Don’t Let the Fire Die!”
My life has looked chaotic for three years now. It has been full and busy almost completely. The chaos has consisted of working as much as I can, doing online school full time, and spending what remaining hours I have playing catch up on homework. I did not mind it…
by Martha June 