Knowing God’s plan for my life . . . ?
By: Karen Leann Murphy Published on: 03/10/2024Discover why God’s plan isn’t for us to fully know, but to trust His will daily. Learn how living in this moment, His moment leads to peace, purpose, and freedom.
Loved as much as God loves Jesus!
By: Karen Leann Murphy Published on: 25/10/2017In this tender, Spirit-filled reflection, the author brings John 17 to life—Jesus’ final prayer before the cross, where He speaks not just of His disciples, but directly about us. With awe and intimacy, this post unpacks the astonishing truth: God loves us as much as He loves Jesus. Not symbolically. Not theoretically. Actually. Drawing from Jesus’ own words, the devotional invites readers—especially women—to embrace their identity as beloved daughters, united with Christ, chosen and deeply cherished. Overflowing with warmth, scripture, and practical prayer, this piece is a call to not only receive divine love but to live from it—transforming relationships, workplaces, and everyday moments with the peace and joy that only come from knowing how deeply we are loved.
Talent requires investment
By: Karen Leann Murphy Published on: 17/04/2017In this insightful devotional, the author takes a deeper look at the Parable of the Talents through the lens of the original Greek language. Far from being just a story about money or ability, this parable reveals profound truths about spiritual responsibility, calling, and the weight we carry when entrusted with God-given gifts. With careful attention to the meanings behind key Greek words, the post explores the difference between those who moved forward in faith and the one who backed away in fear. The message is clear: talent carries weight—and responsibility. This blog calls believers to invest what they’ve been given, resist fear and self-doubt, and recognize that their obedience matters in eternity.
Receiving & Investing Talent with Joy
By: Karen Leann Murphy Published on: 17/04/2017This rich devotional explores the Parable of the Talents with a focus on posture—how we receive what God entrusts to us and invest it with joy, faith, and courage. Drawing insight from the original Greek and the emotional responses of the servants, the author paints a vivid contrast between those who stepped forward in obedience and the one who backed away in fear. More than a story about money, this post speaks to the gifts, opportunities, and callings God places in our hands—some heavy, all sacred. With heartfelt honesty and theological depth, it invites readers to recognize their own God-given talents, reject fear, and run toward the day of reckoning with joyful anticipation and faithful return.
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