Reading in the book of Lamentations this week has me thinking about what it even means to "lament". As a noun, the first definition that comes up in a google search is: "a passionate expression of grief or sorrow." I've been pondering throughout this week what is worth lamenting over in our own world. Instantly, that… Continue reading Things Worth Lamenting in 2018
Author: Rebekah Freed
Not Even THAT!
Romans 8:35-39 is one of my very favorite sections of God’s Word. “Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? … No, despite all these things, overwhelming… Continue reading Not Even THAT!
Lamentations – Week 26 {66 in 52 Challenge}
This is part of the 66 in 52 Bible Journaling Challenge. Over the course of the 52 weeks in 2018, I am focusing in on one verse from each book of the Bible with many others who have signed up to join me. Each week I will post a summary page with some thoughts… Continue reading Lamentations – Week 26 {66 in 52 Challenge}
Reflections on Jeremiah – Cling to the Call
When I first started working at the church where I currently serve, our staff was working our way through Jeremiah in weekly staff meetings. I enjoyed digging into God's Word with my teammates. However, when our weekly staff meetings switched to be once a month, Jeremiah seemed to go on FOREVER! Thankfully we found a… Continue reading Reflections on Jeremiah – Cling to the Call
Jeremiah – Week 24 and 25 {66 in 52 Challenge}
This is part of the 66 in 52 Bible Journaling Challenge. Over the course of the 52 weeks in 2018, I am focusing in on one verse from each book of the Bible with many others who have signed up to join me. Each week I will post a summary page with some thoughts about… Continue reading Jeremiah – Week 24 and 25 {66 in 52 Challenge}
Isaiah (Part 1) – Week 21 {66 in 52 Challenge}
This is part of the 66 in 52 Bible Journaling Challenge. Over the course of the 52 weeks in 2018, I am focusing in on one verse from each book of the Bible with many others who have signed up to join me. Each week I will post a summary page with some thoughts about… Continue reading Isaiah (Part 1) – Week 21 {66 in 52 Challenge}
Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon – Week 21 {66 in 52 Challenge}
This is part of the 66 in 52 Bible Journaling Challenge. Over the course of the 52 weeks in 2018, I am focusing in on one verse from each book of the Bible with many others who have signed up to join me. Each week I will post a summary page with some thoughts about… Continue reading Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon – Week 21 {66 in 52 Challenge}
REST – Giving Away 5 Ebooks!
Rest. It's something God has been teaching me so much about the last few years. We are designed to both work hard AND to rest well. When one of those is out of wack, WE are out of wack. A while back I discovered that a 24-hour Sabbath period each week is not only what… Continue reading REST – Giving Away 5 Ebooks!
Proverbs – Week 20 {66 in 52 Challenge}
This is part of the 66 in 52 Bible Journaling Challenge. Over the course of the 52 weeks in 2018, I am focusing in on one verse from each book of the Bible with many others who have signed up to join me. Each week I will post a summary page with some thoughts about… Continue reading Proverbs – Week 20 {66 in 52 Challenge}
Vibrant. Wilted. Shattered.
Image 1: Green and Vibrant I walked out my front door this morning and the first thing that crossed my mind was: “Wow! When did that happen?!?” I was caught off guard and pleasantly surprised by the way the world turned green, seemingly overnight. Grass is growing, the tree filling with leaves. Not long ago… Continue reading Vibrant. Wilted. Shattered.