Author name: tlhpink

And the HolySpirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.  ~Romans 8:26 Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.  ~Galatians 5:25 The […]

For I am about to do something new.  See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?  ~Isaiah 43:19a I am blessed to be spending some time at the beach again—my favorite place for relaxation and renewal.  I enjoy sitting on the balcony, just watching and listening to the sights and sounds that surround

While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.  “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. For they have given a tiny part of their surplus,

Every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being redirected to something better.  ~Steve Maraboli Rejection hurts, even when there is no ill-will meant by the person or group doing the rejecting.  Rejection hurts, even if it comes out of a decision that’s intended for the greater good.  There

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.  Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.  ~Ephesians 3:20-21 God has not called me to be successful.  He called me

A couple of weeks ago, I heard a friend talk about a difficult work situation.  She wasn’t sleeping well, and too much of her energy was spent worrying about circumstances she could not control.  She had prayed about it—more than once, but troubled thoughts continued to fill her mind when she tried to find rest. 

Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.  Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.  Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.  ~Ephesians 4:21-24

If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home. For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.  ~Psalm 91:9-11 Michelle sat on the airplane pondering her predicament.  A few weeks ago, her son had called

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.  ~Colossians 3:23 Although there are days when my job is filled with variety, interesting people, and challenging tasks; there are other days when my job seems routine and uninteresting.  And although, sometimes, when I am away from