Just a Small Simple Soul. . .In the Hands of a Loving, Limitless God.
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When You Feel Unworthy for What You Haven’t Done
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ” (Colossians 3:23-24, emphasis added). To the one feeling unworthy today, not because of anything you have done, but perhaps because of what you…
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Above All, Jesus
“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord,” (Philippians 3:8). I am thankful to God for a million things, big and small. But if I had to name one thing—that one thing I am grateful for above all else? It is Jesus. Only Jesus. Until…
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We All Have a Story to Tell
“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with out eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with out hands, concerning the word of life” (1 John 1:1). Because of Jesus, I have a story to tell. “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which…
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Running on Empty?
“Indeed, we have all received grace upon grace from His fullness” (John 1:16, emphasis added). Do you ever feel in life like you are just running on empty? John 1:16 tells us, “Indeed, we have all received grace upon grace from His fullness” (emphasis added). From the fullness of Jesus: Jesus fills us with love,…
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Better Gifts
“If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!” (Matthew 7:11). God gives better gifts than my heart even knows to ask for. The Bible is full of examples. In…
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You Are of More Value…
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs on your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows” (Matthew 10:29-31, emphasis added.) God sees you. God knows you. God values…
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How Do I Trust God?
Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight” (CSB, emphases added). I love this translation of this verse. We must know God in all of our ways. This is the…
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Trust: Heart Against Mind
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight” (CSB, emphases added). My small, simple soul has been wrestling with trust. Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and…
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Easter 2025
As we continue through Holy Week, may your soul find hope and encouragement in the resurrection of Jesus–The One who loves you so much, He died that you might live. Happy Easter. Shelby
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Holding On
“My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand” (John 10:29, emphasis added). To the woman feeling small in her faith today, as if she is hanging on by a thread, as if things would be better if only she…