Legacy

By: Carolyn Kincaid November 13, 2020September 25, 2020 Uncategorizedblessing, children, family, grandchildren, legacy

Leaving a legacy. What legacy will you leave? King David desired to leave his family with the blessing of the Lord. This is something that I give conscious thought to more now that I have grandchildren. When we are young and raising our families we are so busy that we aren’t giving a lot of…

Because Daddy Can

By: Carolyn Kincaid October 19, 2020August 25, 2020 Uncategorizedexpectations, fail, father, trust, trusting, unfailing

These hands belong to my son-in-law, Uriah and his daughter, Kenna. Is there anything more precious than a man treasuring his baby girl? As a child we believe our daddy can do anything. How many times have you seen a child say, “Catch me daddy!” then catapult into daddy’s waiting arms never for a second…

The Gift

By: Carolyn Kincaid October 9, 2020August 19, 2020 Uncategorizedcaring, character, encouragement, love, love well, music machine, Patience

“When Herbert was much younger, he often got in trouble. Forgetting that he was a snail, he did things on the double. Have patience, have patience, Don’t be in such a hurry. When you get impatient, you only start to worry. Remember, remember that God is patient, too. And think of all the times when…

The Heartbeat of God

By: Carolyn Kincaid September 28, 2020August 5, 2020 Uncategorizedcrossroads, desperate, encouragement, helpless, prayer

I feel so desperately in need, but I don’t even know how to ask God for what I need. Maybe it’s because I really don’t know what I need. Whatever the reason, I’m going to be okay because the Spirit has this. When I don’t know what or how to pray He steps in. What…

I Am Blessed

By: Carolyn Kincaid August 14, 2020September 2, 2020 Uncategorizedbenefits of gratitude, career help, emotional health, gratitude, gratitude journal, mental health, personality

God’s Word suggested this long before it became a popular thing to do. The benefits of gratitude are enormous. Science has done study after study that actually prove what was written two thousand years ago. Gratitude benefits your Emotional Health by helping you be more relaxed, less envious, more resilient. It benefits your Social Health…

My Words—Rare Jewel or Trash?

By: Carolyn Kincaid July 20, 2020June 24, 2020 Uncategorizedcareful, feed my mind, hand over my mouth, honest, noble, speak, the right word, true

This reminds me of a song we sang in Sunday School when I was young. “Oh be careful little mouth what you say…” Are my lips speaking knowledge or do I just spout off anything that comes to my mind? Are my words able to be compared to a rare jewel? I find it oh…

Daddy, Chocolate Milk, Please?

By: Carolyn Kincaid June 5, 2020May 18, 2020 Uncategorizedagape, always the best, best for you, faith, hope, love

In my previous post I suggested childlike qualities that Jesus might have been referring to when He said He wanted us to come to Him as a child might. The apostle Paul also wrote of important qualities to have—faith, hope, and love. Then he summed it up saying, “But the greatest of these is love”…

Hamster Wheel or Sweet Rest?

By: Carolyn Kincaid May 20, 2020May 13, 2020 Uncategorizedencouragement, frantic, rest, shelter in place, stay at home, unemployment, worry

Are you inviting others to the rest that Jesus offers? What an invitation…come, and I will give you rest. In our normally busy, hectic, sometimes painful, stormy lives rest is much to be desired, but what about now? Is rest still desirable when you’re having to Shelter-in-Place? If you know Jesus you know a different…

About Me

Hi, I’m Carolyn. Thanks for stopping by to check out my blog. Several things I am passionate about are: Encouraging people to come to know Christ as their personal Savior. Reading and writing–I read a LOT and I try to write something every day, whether it’s journaling for my own personal use or writing something…

Salvation

Who? What? Where? Why? When? How? The Who: Acts 2:21 tells us that all who call on the name of the Lord will be saved. In 2 Peter 3:9 we find that God is patient with us, not wanting any to perish, but wanting everyone to come to repentance in Him. The other WHO question…

Praying Prayers God Answers

Released 2019 Praying God’s Word is essential — a sure fire guarantee that we are praying prayers God will answer. God’s Word has the power to bring hope to situations that seem hopeless. This is why it is critical that we arm ourselves with Scripture. This study on prayer will unleash God’s power in a…

My One Little Lie

By: Carolyn Kincaid February 26, 2021February 22, 2021

Uncategorizedhonor, lie, perfection, performance, Psalms 23:3, relate, right, selfish, shame, sleepless, Superhero

I tossed and I turned. Nothing I did seemed to lull me to sleep. I prayed, “God is there something You’re trying to tell me?” Nothing. I tried to determine if something was worrying me and that was what was keeping me awake. Was I too hot? Then too cold? Was that the issue?…

Soul Deep

By: Carolyn Kincaid February 24, 2021February 17, 2021

Uncategorizedantiquity, encouragement, illuminate, Isaiah 40:30, Isaiah 40:31, Light, path, Psalms 23:3, restoration, strength

Reality shows make for good illustrations. I enjoy watching someone who buys for a song a really old piece of junk and through a lot of elbow grease restores a piece of antiquity to its original beauty. There is just something about seeing a broken down piece of nothing become once again a piece…

Timely Refreshing

By: Carolyn Kincaid February 22, 2021February 17, 2021

UncategorizedJohn 16:33, peace, Psalms 23:2, refresh, rest, storm, trouble

In true anguish of soul I set out on my quest. I was in probably the deepest valley of my life. I needed to hear from God. I began my day in worship—I visited a nearby church where I knew no one and quieted my spirit. The only way to get out of my…

Extreme

By: Carolyn Kincaid February 19, 2021February 15, 2021

Uncategorizedbe in want, extremes, lack, mountain, need, opposites, Pollyanna, Psalm 23:1, shepherd, valley

Majestic mountain or verdant valley? K2 or Death Valley? Treacherous mountaintop or valley of the shadow of death? Which would you choose? There are both potential joy and fear to be had in each. My mind meanders down this path as I think about my Lord being all I need. Another version says it this…

Jesus Weeps Over Me

By: Carolyn Kincaid February 17, 2021February 15, 2021

UncategorizedHebrews 6:25, intercede, John 16:33, Luke 19:42, on my behalf, overcome, peace, Romans 8:27, Romans 8:28, weep

The crack of the whip was loud as it whistled through the air. Whack! Whack! Whack! The sharp pieces of bone and metal dug gouges deep in His flesh. Yet this was not what made Jesus weep. He knew this was coming and it did within mere days of his weeping over Jerusalem. But what…

The Love Language of God

By: Carolyn Kincaid February 15, 2021February 11, 2021

Uncategorized1 John 4:16, 1 John 4:19, 1 John 4:8, express love, love, love God, love language, love others, relationship

We are in a love relationship with God, initiated by Him. We did not initiate it. We love God because He first loved us. Let’s make it vibrant and alive, and let’s keep it vibrant and alive, and let’s not criticize others who express love to God in a different way, but let us express…

By: Carolyn Kincaid February 12, 2021February 10, 2021

Uncategorizedimportance, Luke 18:34, Mark 9:32, significance, Take care, unaware

A blank page. What shall I write on it? I could write a little ditty that would make people chuckle. I could write on a deep thought that would cause people to think. With what will I fill this page? It is much the same as a new day. When we look at the day…

By: Carolyn Kincaid February 10, 2021February 8, 2021

Uncategorizedadvice, Proverbs 8, truth, wisdom

Just letting God’s Word speak for itself today.

Looking Back

By: Carolyn Kincaid February 8, 2021February 6, 2021

Uncategorized1 Corinthians 15:52, choice, Genesis 18, Genesis 19, John 10:10, Lot's wife, Luke 17:33, Matthew 24:27, pillar of salt, warning

Remember what happened to Lot’s wife! You may or may not know what happed to Lot’s wife or even who Lot was. Let me nutshell it for you. God spoke to Abraham, Lot’s uncle and told him that He was going to destroy these two cities because of their wickedness. His nephew Lot and his…

Drink that Slates My Thirst

By: Carolyn Kincaid February 5, 2021February 3, 2021

Uncategorizedbe intentional, consume, encouragement, hungry, Isaiah 55:1, Isaiah 55:2, Isaiah 55:3, learn, listen, Luke 8:18, money, nourish, thirsty, water

Are you thirsty? Come drink your fill, even if you have no money! Come, get your drink of choice—it’s all free! Why spend your money on food that doesn’t strengthen your body? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the…