by Jodie Stevens | Jan 14, 2019 | Hope, Love, Patience |
In my last post I talked about how in our desire to hear God’s voice regarding the various things in our lives, we often forget one thing…God is love. 1 John chapter 4 tells us: “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 13, 2019 | Love, Patience |
There are so many reasons why we would want to hear from God directly. Here are a few questions we might have: What does God have planned for my future? Should I take that job? Where is the person I’m supposed marry? What should I do with my life? In all of our...
by Jodie Stevens | Aug 20, 2018 | Forgiveness, Hope, Love |
God can take our wrongs and use them to create beauty, restoration and victory. He is compassion and forgiveness. Rarely do we face the full consequences of our actions, when we acknowledge them and seek the Lord in humility. Genesis tells the story of Joseph’s...
by Jodie Stevens | Jul 6, 2018 | Choices, Hope, Love |
“Forever young I want to be forever young Do you really want to live forever?” Forever, forever young” (Laura Branigan) It’s hard to grow old. I admit I don’t plan on doing it gracefully. In fact, I’ll probably fight it every step of the way. I love make-up,...
by Jodie Stevens | Jul 2, 2018 | Choices, Forgiveness, Happiness, Hope, Love |
“…But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins-and not only our sins but the sins of all the world” (1 John 2:1-2). Although...
by Jodie Stevens | Jun 26, 2018 | Happiness, Hope, Love, Thankfulness |
“I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light” – Helen Keller God has brought many dear friends into my life over the years. Some were for a season while others are for a lifetime. One thing I know for sure is I would not be who I am...
