By: M. Charlotte Oliver This week has already been a roller coaster. At one point the light at the end of the tunnel was so bright. Then it dimmed slightly over the past weekend because of scheduling conflicts. I then shared with my best friend that these were stressful times. Early yesterday morning after tending toRead More
Graciously Cloaked in His Love
By: M. Charlotte Oliver “How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.” – Psalm 36:7 I awoke earlier than usual on this spring morning. I can barely hear the birds because for the first time in about a week, I chose to close the window when relaxationRead More
Happy Easter!
Holy week has always been a sacred time in my household. As a child, I remember solemness, fear, and yet joy. I still somehow, experience all of these concerning what Jesus did for me. My body is weak with despair but my heart leaps with great faith, just the same. Deep reflection at this momentRead More
Appreciating the Softness of Life
“See I have refined you, but not like silver; I have tested you in the furnace of adversity.” Isaiah 48:10 By: M. Charlotte Oliver I almost always welcome moving and meaningful conversations about the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Last week I had one of these type of conversations with my close friend. I amRead More
soli Christo
By: M. Charlotte Oliver “Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children.” Ephesians 5:1 The snowy weekend of these two past days, provided me with time to catch up on many projects around the home. Shoveling several times also offered me intense exercises that I have not done in a while. Surprisingly though, my muscles adjustedRead More
Just Ask…
By: M. Charlotte Oliver “… you do not have, because you do not ask.” James 4:2 This week I celebrate a birthday. Though I am joyous beyond measure, I also feel a sense of concern, of sorrow, but, somewhat of hope. In the last few months, my prayers mostly of thanks and gratitude, were geared towardRead More
Great FAITH, Excellent HOPE
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 The author of this epistle discusses the premise of this verse. In meaning, he shares that faith is a principle of belief regarding matters hoped for. Specifically, things yet to be seen. It encompasses the complete acceptance ofRead More
All Things Are Indeed Possible
With God all things are possible (Matthew 19:26), has been the verse placed within me this week. It seems to be politely and with good welcome, repeating itself to me. Under God’s grace, I have the vantage-ground to proceed with compassion, understanding, and full compliance to Him. I know why I must be obedient toRead More
Unveiling His Truth
By: M. Charlotte Oliver Many moments before slumber, I often view sweet videos on YouTube (YT). I favor the ones focused on homesteading, food preservation, cottage comfort, woodworking, crafts, living a beautiful life, no-kill animal husbandry, and several others. For some reason, I fancy watching these at night. Sermons or Bible teachings, I prefer to viewRead More
Eyes of the Lord
By: M.Charlotte Oliver Currently I have seven books on my nightstand, I am slowly reading through. Their topics are on fasting, leadership, noticing Christ in all things, softer exercises, choice theory psychology, moving from the tyranny of performance and success using the Bible as teacher, and grace in addiction counseling. I likewise have many deadlines uponRead More
