anger, bitterness, hearing from God, striving, worry

Heart-Ear PLuggers

A long disclaimer: During my morning time with the Lord, I seem to “get more” out of that time when I write down things I’ve read whether scriptures or from other books. Usually, I’m faithful to write down where quotes come from. Usually. But this morning as I was looking back through my notebook, I came across two quotes without …

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Adam, Holy Spirit, hymns, methodist church

The Breath of Jesus

Breathe On Me Breath Of God Hymn Breathe on me, breath of God,Fill me with life anew,That I may love what Thou dost love,And do what Thou wouldst do.Breathe on me, breath of God,Until my heart is pure,Until with Thee I will one will,To do and to endure.Breathe on me, breath of God,Blend all my soul with Thine,Until this earthly …

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Christ risen, Easter, Mary Magdalene, worship

He is Risen!

an excerpt from A Mary Like Me…. There have been many theories written through the years suggesting why Jesus appeared to Magdalene first, but the answer is really quite simple. It wasn’t that Jesus loved her more than any of the other disciples. Are you ready for this? Hold on to your seats. Drum roll please….Jesus appeared to Magdalene because …

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Jesus, Mary of Nazareth, the cross, the crucifixion

At the Foot of the Cross

No doubt, there were days when Mary questioned it all. Days when she felt unqualified to raise the Son of God, days when she didn’t understand Jesus’ actions or the way His ministry was unfolding before her eyes. Oh, she held on to Gabriel’s words for all they were worth. And she often found her thoughts taking her back to …

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