Crickets.... do you hear them chirping? There is no judging here, don't be afraid to put it out there. We are here to encourage, and inspire :-) Who knows maybe you taking the first step will give someone else the courage to dream again.

There are many things to be learned as we read the word of God. There is love, joy and peace to be found within its many pages. Don't be discouraged if you can't seem to read all of the daily scriptures that I post here... They are merely here as a guide, something for us to strive for. I encourage you to start somewhere, even if it's only one verse a day. That will be more than maybe you were reading yesterday. 2 Timothy 3:16 tells us that: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:" I believe many of us come to Jesus by hearing someone preach the gospel, or by having someone share their testimony with us. However the way of salvation is laid out in the scriptures. John 3:16   For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Romans 10:9  That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 1Peter 1:23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the living Word of God, and abiding forever. Psalm 119:105 Your Word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path. Enjoy!

Have you ever heard the statement "The patience of Job"? Read this book to learn about the trials, and hardships that Job endured. It doesn't take long for this story to kick off. The suffering and anguish that Job experiences in the first two chapters would bring (I believe) a strong man to his knees! I don't know about you but with friends like Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar, not to mention Job's wife.... I don't know if I would need an enemy. Find out what happens to Job in the end! Do come back and share... :-)

Forgive me for writing out of sequence, the book of Nehemiah is one of my favorite books of the old testament. This book is about a man by the name of Nehemah. He has a heart for the city of Jerusalem. After learning of their fate he sat and wept. I love the telling of the rebuilding of the wall. Nehemiah is seen as a gifted leader as the wall is rebuilt. Witness the criticism and opposition from the surrounding kings. I hope you will enjoy learning of how Nehemiah encouraged his brothers and sisters to be there for each other. Tell me about your favorite part of this book of the Bible.

The book of Esther is a very interesting read. It involves a beautiful young orphan that will become queen. There is a secret that she hides from the king for fear of being put to death. In every good story there has to be a villain... the book of Esther is no exception. This guy, Haman is his name; has visions of grandeur dancing in his head. I hope you will set aside some time to read this wonderful story. Then come back and share your thoughts.