“…but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Hebrews 12:10-11 Téa…Her name means, “Gift of God”… and she…
Author: kimberlyrmurray
God’s Timing
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143:8 I was reminded recently of the importance of waiting… waiting on what’s right, on what’s best—on what’s from God. Most often…
The Eternal Perspective
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 We don’t like the tough stuff, but…
Give Thanks
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 Give thanks in your trials, not for your struggle, but for everything else; all the blessings that remain in the shadow…
Warmth
‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Mathew 25:40 I love the Christmas season. The lights and the music, the giving and the decorating, family traditions and get-togethers. It’s my favorite time of year. Sitting safely and warmly…
Where You Go
I always feel sad when the hummingbirds leave… the summer was a continuous heat wave and there’s a part that is glad the humid days are fleeting, but, there is also that familiar creeping sadness while staring at empty feeders, hoping to catch a glimpse of one more… This past summer season was unique, filled…
Intimacy with God
Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it. Revelation 2:17 I realized…
The Love of God
“I have loved you with an everlasting love…” Jeremiah 31:3 I am a hands-on kind of learner. It is difficult for me to read something and know how to do it. I’ve always learned best by doing, by seeing. I like to have a face for a name, when friends share stories of their families…
Give It Over
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 I struggle, to be present, to live in the moment. My thoughts tend to wander, to the future, to what’s next, where I will go, what I will do, when I will do it. Since I was a young child I’ve…
Circumstances
“Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” (Matthew 14:29-30) Circumstances—situations, events, conditions, position or surroundings. It’s when I choose to focus on my situation that I begin to…
Kimberly Murray 