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“When seen through the eyes of Christ, interruptions aren’t delays or intrusions but opportunities to live out God’s Word and follow in the footsteps of our King.” Gretchen Saffles

And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. Mark 1:35

. “Whenever our plans go off course, we can lean back and trust God simply made a right turn so we could head in the new direction He intends for us to go.” Karen Wingate

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3

Book Review: The Devil’s Novice by Ellis Peters (four stars)

Book Review: The Devil’s Novice (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #8) by Ellis Peters (four stars) “Suspicion drapes itself round him like cobwebs on the autumn bush.” Another excellent excursion into medieval England. Ellis’ world building is worthy of the best … Continue reading →

“Whenever our plans go off course, we can lean back and trust God simply made a right turn so we could head in the new direction He intends for us to go.” Karen Wingate

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3

“Where is Jesus in your storm? He is with God, interceding for you.” Max Lucado

Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.  Hebrews 7:25

“Faith in God means being assured of His goodness even when what He allows doesn’t feel good, seem good or look good right now.” Lysa TerKeurst

Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

Book Review: The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson (four stars)

Book Review: The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance during the Blitz by Erik Larson (four stars) It is not given to human beings—happily for them, for otherwise life would be intolerable—to foresee or to … Continue reading →

“If you’ve ever stood before God and not been afraid and loved, then you’re worshipping an idol. If you’ve ever stood before God and not been totally confused, then you are worshipping an idol too.” Steven Brown

“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:9

“The Word of God is the anvil upon which the opinions of men are smashed.” C.H. Spurgeon

“Is not my word like fire,” declares the Lord, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?” Jeremiah 23:29

Book Review: Sanctuary Sparrow by Ellis Peters (four stars)

Book Review: Sanctuary Sparrow (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #7) by Ellis Peters (four stars) (2024 review) “Fear for yourself crushes and compresses you from without, but fear for another is a monster, a ravenous rat gnawing within, eating out your … Continue reading →