My asparagus bed has been busy; sadly, so have I, but not with it. In the past couple years, I have tilled and planted. The bed is prepared to produce plenty of asparagus for our family. This spring, though, the asparagus sprouted and seeded before I made time to cut it–or weed it. The harvest wasContinue reading “Spiritual Snacks May Kill”
Author Archives: Billie Jo
Confidence in the Battles of Life
The incomprehensible truth of the leader of angels accepting the vulnerability and limitations of a helpless human infant awes my mind! He’s MY leader…and yours if you wish!
Guide and Guard
When we fix our eyes on God as our Guide and Guard, our life journeys fulfill His good purposes. Throughout God’s Word, we find evidence of His desire to lead us out of the captivity of our sinful humanity to the freedom of living in Christ. From eternity past to eternity future, God’s goalContinue reading “Guide and Guard”
Fighting for Freedom & Abundant Life
Everyone struggles in this life. Jesus said it would be that way: I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Scripture tells us that it was for freedomContinue reading “Fighting for Freedom & Abundant Life”
Growing through the Word
Below is an excerpt from JOY IN THE JOURNEY, a book aimed at growing spiritually by learning to see the touch of God in our days. An online class and a one-day workshop will be held in the Spring of 2016. Be sure you are subscribed to the Glory Glimpse to receive notice when registration begins!Continue reading “Growing through the Word”
The Heart of God
One of my favorite song choruses leads us in these words: “Just to know You and to make You known” Being known in all of His fullness is the heart of God. Jesus tells those who listen that knowing the Father and Himself is eternal life. We cannot know God without the Holy Spirit. Our natural mindsContinue reading “The Heart of God”
Struggles? Concerns? HOPE!
Just a short note this morning from the hope I found in Scripture this morning. Hope in the Bible means confident expectation for good. The struggle in your face? God’s got it. Just like Joseph, we need to remember that evil is turned upside down in God’s hands! (Genesis 50) Our task? RespondContinue reading “Struggles? Concerns? HOPE!”
More than what you see…
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 What we don’t see matters more than what is glaringly obvious. Battling weight issues has taught me much over the years. Made in the image of God, we human beings have three parts as well: body, soul andContinue reading “More than what you see…”
Ever feel like ‘Nothing is quite enough?’
Do you have a situation–or a person–in your life who makes you face the ugly feeling of being ‘not enough.’ Maybe that feeling comes from your own view of yourself: you simply can’t rise up to loving yourself. Maybe it is something that you care desperately about–something you want to fix or do–but it is outContinue reading “Ever feel like ‘Nothing is quite enough?’”
Sun will Rise!
Some days the hurts of the world–and the sin that causes those hurts–darkens my view of God. This morning was one of those days. That is always a time to chase God hard. There is so much joy in simply taking the time to seek the face of God. He faithfully reveals what blocks ourContinue reading “Sun will Rise!”
