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The blessing of the Lord

Post published:March 5, 2022
Post category:Knowing and Going with God
Post last modified:June 29, 2024

This is the Lord’s blessing: He entrusts himself to us. As we receive him, he delights in us. Out of this greatest blessing, all his other good gifts flow.

Back view of a woman in a hat and coat walking alone on a sidewalk of a busy downtown street

When I worry, God doesn’t shame me

Post published:March 21, 2020
Post category:From: Return to Your Rest
Post last modified:March 14, 2024

Here's a gentle reminder to myself.

Door to hope: An open door welcomes you into a sun room filled with plants and light.

A future filled with hope

Post published:October 6, 2018
Post category:Healing from Toxic Church Knowing and Going with God
Post last modified:March 16, 2024

It's the best-loved verse in Jeremiah, and God says it to exiles. He announces to people who feel they have no future at all: "I know what I have planned for you. I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope."

Cozy corner, resting place: 2 chairs with cushions and pillows on a sun porch amid plants

I’ll rest

Post published:October 27, 2012
Post category:Living Life
Post last modified:March 16, 2024

"Come and rest here. Come and lay your burdens down."