Day 2 - I am not OK. Train up a child in the way he should go,And when he is old he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6) Starting this journal on Day 2 feels a little strange, but it makes sense because Day 1 was all about cleaning and staying busy. I organized …
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Truth is Fallen
"Justice is turned back, And righteousness stands afar off; For truth is fallen in the street, And equity cannot enter." Isaiah 59:14. Ten minutes into reading the news, scrolling through social media, or watching whatever is trending in popular culture, and it becomes hard not to feel grieved by the lies that are so deeply …
The Lord is Faithful
“On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” Mark 4:35 There is a dream that I had about 10 years ago that has carried me through most every difficult journey I have ever faced. I think this is one of the most vivid …
System Warning: Idolatry
Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts. 1 John 5:21 Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. Matthew …
Warring With the Word While Waiting – Encouragement and Instructions.
I just felt led to speak on something very personal to me that I feel is on time for you as well. You've heard it a million times. I've blogged about it a couple of times as well. Dear God When? When will it be my turn? When will you come and do for me …
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I’m a teacher! Why and how I switched careers in my later thirties :)
When God Redirects! It all started with some discontent. Ain't nothing like a lil holy discontent to mess up your life 🙂 . Allow me to take you back a bit. I quit college in 2006 because I was pregnant and single and I just couldn't manage the tragedy that was now my life. My …
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I’m A Prophet… Now what? From revelation to acceptance.
I know, I know. I can hardly even admit it to myself sometimes. I can hear y'all saying, "well how she went from being a journalist to a prophet..." Same thing I ask myself. I'm a teacher now too... But hear me out. I'd stopped blogging because I was getting weary and confused. I graduated …
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To 20-year-old me: “I saw the end.”
Dear sweet broken-hearted girl, You are so smart and talented and brave. And above all else you are beautiful. You are a beautiful soul. No one has ever told you that. But if they did, you probably wouldn't accept it. You spend all your days avoiding mirrors just tearing yourself apart. Your not as petite, …
While You Wait… (Be of Good Courage)
Remember.... This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike “What’s next, Papa?” God’s Spirit touches our spirits and confirms who we really are. We know who he is, and we know who we are: Father and children. And we know we are …
Surprise! A Lesson in Faith.
This past Sunday (Jul.24th) my son turned 9. (I'm still in awe at how fast the years are flying by.) Now, birthdays are a big deal to me so my family, friends and I planned a surprise party for him to celebrate his final year in the single digits. Now if you know 9 year olds …
Keciah M. Bailey 