still waters

He leads me beside the still waters.
- Psalm 23:2b (NKJV)
 
In addition to motorcycles, my husband and I spend time enjoying nature on our ATVs and his off-road bikes. One of the things I love most about exploring the trails in this area is that we nearly always come across water—and those moments often become some of the most peaceful places to stop, breathe, and reflect.
There is something about water that quiets the noise. The rushing of schedules, the weight of responsibilities, the constant pull of what comes next—all of it seems to fade when you pause beside still waters.
In Psalm 23, God is revealed as Jehovah-Shalom—the Lord our peace. Notice that peace isn’t something we stumble upon on our own; it’s something God leads us to. Sheep won’t drink from rushing streams—they’re easily frightened, easily swept away so just as a shepherd carefully guides his sheep to calm waters where they can safely drink and rest, God intentionally leads us into places of peace.
Peace works the same way in our lives. God doesn’t just command peace; He leads us into it. Often that means slowing down, letting go, and trusting Him enough to stop striving.
Peace doesn’t mean life is free from trouble or uncertainty. It means that even in the middle of it, God is present, steady, and near. Jehovah-Shalom meets us in the quiet moments and invites us to slow down, trust Him, and rest.
Even when life feels noisy and chaotic, He knows where the still waters are, and He is always willing to lead us there.
When we allow ourselves to pause where God leads, peace has room to settle in.
 
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healer

He restores my soul.
- Psalm 23:3a (NKJV)
 
In 2019, while hiking in Spearfish Canyon, I slipped on a wet, mossy rock and broke my leg. Not a clean, easy-to-fix break, but both bones—one shattered and the other fractured. That fall resulted in being medivac’d off the mountain, followed by not one but two excruciating nine-hour rides to get home. Surgery placed a plate and eight pins in my leg, but complications followed—an infection that went into the bone, and then a pulmonary embolism that nearly ended my life.
Broken bones like this normally take six to eight weeks to heal, but with all the complications, it took six months for me. Healing became a long, exhausting process that tested my patience, my faith, and my strength in ways I wasn’t prepared for.
In Psalm 23, David reminds us that God is Jehovah-Rapha—the Lord who heals. Sometimes healing is physical, and sometimes it is emotional or spiritual. And often, it is not quick. Restoration takes time. God does not rush the process, nor does He abandon us in it.
“He restores my soul” speaks to a deeper healing—one that reaches beyond what is visible. Jehovah-Rapha works gently and intentionally, mending not only what is broken in our bodies, but what has been worn down in our hearts. He meets us in the slow recovery, the setbacks, and the waiting, restoring us piece by piece.
Healing may not come on our timeline, but it always comes from His hand.
 
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provider

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
- Psalm 23:1 (NIV)
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
- Psalm 121:2 (NIV)
 
It’s easy to say we trust God as our Provider—until we’re faced with uncertainty. The waiting. The unknowns. The moments when we start doing mental math and wondering how everything is going to work out.
Over the past year, my husband and I have both faced health challenges and lost our jobs just a few months apart. While we have both recovered from the job loss and are truly happy in our new roles, the health challenges have brought changes that will stay with us long term. They have required adjustments, patience, and a deeper dependence on God than we may have known before.
Trusting God with provision isn’t always about money or resources. Sometimes it’s about trusting Him with time, energy, direction, or even patience. We want answers quickly, solutions clearly laid out, and reassurance that everything will be okay. God often provides those things—but not always on our timeline.
In Scripture, God is revealed as Jehovah-Jireh, the Lord who provides. His provision is intentional and timely. When David says, “I shall not want,” he isn’t claiming a life of abundance—he’s declaring trust. Trust that the Shepherd sees the full picture and will supply exactly what is needed, exactly when it is needed.
Jehovah-Jireh provides not only for our physical needs, but for our hearts. He gives us peace when answers are slow to come and strength when resources feel thin. When we begin to trust Him as our Provider, anxiety loosens its grip and gratitude begins to grow.
 
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sheep

The Lord is my shepherd
- Psalm 23:1a (NIV)
 
Visiting new churches can be exciting and scary at the same time. You might be greeted warmly and welcomed with open arms—or you might not have anyone really speak to you at all. When you show up at a church on a motorcycle, it can truly go either way.
Over the past few weeks, my husband and I have visited a church that is really making an impact on us. The pastor has been focusing on sheep (yes… sheep), and yesterday he unpacked Psalm 23 and the names of God found within it. It was such a simple yet powerful reminder of who God is and how He cares for us. This week, I want to share a few of those names with you.
In Psalm 23, David calls God Jehovah-Raah—the Lord who shepherds. A shepherd doesn’t rush the flock or drive them forward from behind. He walks ahead, watching, guiding, and protecting. He knows the terrain. He knows the dangers. And he knows his sheep well enough to notice when one is tired or beginning to wander.
David wasn’t speaking in theory. He had lived the life of a shepherd himself. Calling the Lord his Shepherd was a declaration of trust—I am not leading my life alone.
Because Jehovah-Raah goes before us, we are not lacking. That doesn’t mean life is always easy or predictable, but it does mean we have what we truly need: guidance when we’re unsure, protection when we’re vulnerable, and rest when we’re weary.
Sometimes faith is simply choosing to follow—trusting that the One who leads us sees farther than we can.
 
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unfinished

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 1:6 (NIV)
 
I’ve used a Franklin Planner since 1995. It’s been great for organizing my thoughts, tracking tasks, and taking notes during meetings. I have come into the 21st century, though—no more paper planners and switching pages each month. These days, my planner lives on my iPad.
Years ago, I had a manager who once watched me at the end of the day as I worked through my task list, making sure everything was checked off. He looked at me and said, “You know, you don’t have to check off every box every day.”
I was mortified. The OCD part of me requires that every box be checked.
But life doesn’t always work that way, does it? Some things carry over. Some plans take longer. Some progress happens quietly, without a neat little checkmark beside it. It’s easy to look back on a week and focus on what didn’t get finished. The things we meant to do, the conversations we wish had gone better, the plans that changed along the way. We’re often harder on ourselves than we need to be.
But God doesn’t measure progress the way we do.
Paul reminds us that God isn’t looking at our lives with a checklist. He’s not disappointed when things are unfinished. God is still at work—steadily, faithfully, patiently. What He starts, He continues. Even when we feel incomplete, unsure, or a little worn down, God hasn’t stepped away. He hasn’t lost interest. He isn’t disappointed in the pace. What God begins, He continues—and He’s far more patient with the process than we often are with ourselves.
As this week comes to a close, let that truth rest lightly on your heart. You don’t have to have everything figured out, it’s okay if not everything got done. It’s okay if some things remain unfinished. God is still working, and He’s doing it with love.
 
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never alone

 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
- Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)
 
There are seasons when the weight we carry feels heavier than usual. Responsibilities pile up, expectations linger, and even good things can leave us worn down. When that happens, it’s easy to pull inward and try to handle everything on our own.
But God never intended for us to walk alone.
Jesus invites the weary to come to Him, promising rest—not more demands. And often, that rest comes not only through quiet moments with Him, but also through the people He places in our lives. Friends, family, church, coworkers, fellow believers… in every walk of life, God gives us others to lean on.
Needing help doesn’t mean we’re failing. It means we’re human. God meets us in our weariness, and He also meets us through the kindness, encouragement, and support of those around us.
Today, if you’re feeling heavy, remember this: you are seen, you are supported, and you do not have to carry everything by yourself.
 
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tired

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
- Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
 
Doing good doesn’t always feel joyful. Sometimes it feels exhausting.
I’ve been volunteering in one way or another since I was about twelve years old—working as a candy striper, joining a military career exploration group as a youth and later as an adult advisor, serving with various veterans’ organizations, fostering cats, teaching Sunday school, arts and crafts, and music. There have been fundraisers for youth groups, motorcycle ministry, and so many causes that mattered deeply to my heart.
And sometimes… I get tired.
Burnout doesn’t mean we don’t care. It doesn’t mean we’ve lost our passion or our faith. It usually means we’ve been giving faithfully for a long time, often without seeing immediate results or recognition.
Paul’s words are a gentle reminder, not a reprimand. He doesn’t say if we get weary—he says when. And he encourages us to keep going, not by gritting our teeth, but by trusting that God sees every act of love, every sacrifice, every quiet yes. Even when the harvest feels far away, it is not forgotten.
If today feels heavy, know this: your faithfulness matters. Even the good you can’t see growing yet is still taking root.
 
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