I just recently had to have a long conversation with my teenage son. He has been making some poor decisions lately, and as someone who loves him and wants to see the best for him, I felt compelled to set him straight on things about life. For instance, it is not okay to say someContinue reading “Lessons from Psalms: Cultivating a Relationship with God”
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What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Isn’t it amazing when you find out that your friend has clout? I mean, you know this person as a friend, and you hang out and converse with this person like normal. But then, you find out that this friend is friends with people you consider to be in the top echelon of society andContinue reading “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
When People Fail You: Finding Strength in Psalm 27
There are passages in life when the landscape shifts suddenly — when the familiar warmth of companionship grows cold and the steady presence of loved ones feels distant or uncertain. In times like theses, we may find ourselves searching the horizon for reassurance, longing for a foundation that will not give way beneath us. OurContinue reading “When People Fail You: Finding Strength in Psalm 27”
Come to Me
He stands open and relaxed with a hand outstretched toward me. The hand he has before me is rough, calloused, as if he has been working hard labor since his youth. It has a wound that I can see through, that has not healed, and yet is not actively bleeding. His hand is cupped upwardsContinue reading “Come to Me”
Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda…
Have you ever been told, “shoulda, coulda, woulda, but didn’t”? I know growing up, my mom scolded my siblings and I, and she would say this frequently if we started to give excuses as to why we didn’t clean our bedrooms or do our homework. As I was reading the gospel of John chapter 12,Continue reading “Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda…”
The Power of Meditation on God’s Word
One day, while walking through the park, I began to reflect on the beauty of God’s creation. This brought me to the beginning of the Bible with Genesis 1. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” I began to meditate on this verse. Thinking of this verse over in my head andContinue reading “The Power of Meditation on God’s Word”
Why Jesus Called Himself the Bread of Life
There are so many different kinds of foods listed in the Bible, but the one that Jesus chose to describe Himself is the “Bread of Life.” I have to admit, I thought He would say grapes or any type of fruit for that matter. Fruit is sweet, moist, and so very yummy. But bread? BreadContinue reading “Why Jesus Called Himself the Bread of Life”
Why I Love the Bible
There are so many reasons why I love the Bible, the Word of God. This blog is a place where I provide little posts that take no longer than a cup of coffee to read through. And I would need to take an immense amount of time to explain all of my reasons. So IContinue reading “Why I Love the Bible”
Approaching God: Child or Boarder in Prayer?
This morning was a typical morning. I got the children off to school for the day. My husband got ready, and then he set off to work for the day. And I began my normal routine for the day. God, in usual fashion, touched me in a way that continues to transform me in myContinue reading “Approaching God: Child or Boarder in Prayer?”
Strength in Trials: God’s Assurance Through Isaiah
Have you been struggling to keep your focus on God and off of the turmoil that is going on around you? Have you been distracted by the chaos that is happening in the news and the experiences of those around you that you forget about the awesome power of God and His goodness? Everything seemsContinue reading “Strength in Trials: God’s Assurance Through Isaiah”
Coffee with Candee 