"Come near to God, and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." James 4:8 Have you ever collected trash? I don't mean on a truck but just throughout your day or week, sticking it in your pocket, purse or backseat of a car- just until …
Bookmarked
"And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, "This is the way, walk in it," when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left." Isaiah 30:21, ESV Oh my friends, can it really be June? Let me begin this post with an apology- I know that I have been …
David and Jonathan Trailer
Hello, again, my wonderful friends- I do not know if you can tell this week's schedule has me a bit backed up on posting- However, I wanted to give all of you who do not follow the Declare Hope Facebook Page an update on how David and Jonathan is progressing- We are still waiting for …
Coffeeshop Tears
"I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for and confidently expect the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes wait for and confidently expect the Lord." Psalms 27:13-14 In all fairness I had been expecting …
Define Boldly
"Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in good time for every need." Hebrews 4:16, AMP Boldly. Not Brittany. Okay, that is not the exact Google definition but... it could be a valid option- Meanwhile, boldly as …
We Are Live!
"Then Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace. We have taken an oath in the Lord’s name to be friends forever. We have asked the Lord to be a witness between us and our descendants forever.” 1 Samuel 20:42 My Friends this post will not be as long as it should be (as least as long as I …
Greetings and I Hear You
"Then Job answered: 'How long will you torment me and crush me with words? You have humiliated me ten times now, and you mistreat me without shame." Job 19:1-3, CSB Greetings and Happy 2021 Everyone! First, I apologize for an extended absence, I could propose several scapegoats but instead I am excited to share that …
Next Step Underway!
“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverb 18:24, ESV Happy Tuesday Friends!! I just wanted to take a few minutes and let everyone know that the next step for David and Jonathan is officially underway!! In light of this exciting news I …
Drop It
"Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men." Romans 12:17, KJV That last rock hit hard. I had not known it was coming. My beat up shield had become heavy and my battered defense was down. But to be honest, the rocks that hit hardest are those …
Barely Brave Enough
"Still He kept looking around to see her who had done it." Mark 5:32 I wish I behaved a bit more like my Biblical heroes. And by a bit, I mean a lot. In several ways. It can be easy to forget that our Biblical heroes ever struggled with God's directions. That their faith and …