Here's my heart Lord...speak what is true.

Entrust Your Soul & Do Good

"Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And..."if the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?" 

Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good." 1 Peter 4:12-19

Paul shares some wise exhortations here that we can take to heart. 

To Encourage You

God is working in mighty ways over here! These are some ways that He has been encouraging me...may you finding blessing in these as well! Happy Weekend!
-Jenna

*When You Feel like Everyone is Bigger, Better, Smarter...

*Into the Glorious

*The LPM Blog

*Living in the light...

*Bless someone this weekend!

Freedom in Redemption

"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." Galations 5:1

In previous blogs I have mentioned our friend Darby who is currently serving in Uganda (she'll actually be home in a little more than a week!). One of her recent posts testifies to God's beautiful redemption of her struggle with depression. She states, "...it is easy to see a situation and feel hopeless. It's easy to sit and feel angry at God as to why He would let this happen. But the funny part is - this is the part where God brought a little redemption into my life." I am thankful for people like Darby who are brave enough to be the hands and feet of a God who cares to those whom He has placed along her path. It's one thing to look beyond yourself and to see the needs of others but it's quite another to see those needs and to take action. Being proactive takes us above and beyond our comfort zone and throws us humbly down into the dirty work of our God's redemptive Kingdom. Thank you Darby for showing us what freedom in Christ can truly be! 

Read Darby's post HERE. 

Preparing A Meal With Love

Today we were blessed to prepare a meal for some dear friends. J took great care in cutting the green beans. Notice the fun shape of the carrots as an expression of our love. Such a neat idea was found HERE. <3

Jenny & Tyler - Little Balloon - Official Music Video [HD]

Choosing Joy

I stumbled across this blog today and was really touched by today's post featuring a video about Sara Frankl's life. This is Sara's story. May it bless you today as you choose joy over circumstance, trusting that God ultimately has your good and His glory in mind!