Author: debanncuster

https://youtu.be/n_aVFVveJNs Trust in You, Lauren Daigle “He calms the storm, so that its waves are still. Then they are glad because they are quiet; So He guides them to their desired haven.” Psalm 107:29-30  As you “spread thy grief before Him, thou wilt see through the clouds a bright opening…Then shalt thou learn, not to… Continue reading Grief

https://youtu.be/JJHNaLRFtJM Trust in Him at all times, O people;Pour out your heart before Him;God is a refuge for us.Psalm 62:8 Drenched: wet thoroughly; soak (Oxford Languages).Pour: flow rapidly in a steady stream (Oxford Languages). A simple example of these highlighted words is my contentment when eating an English tea scone drenched in lemon curd, washed… Continue reading Drenched

https://youtu.be/nxpVkbikDVQ I have been trying to train my brain to rephrase the negative questions in the echo chamber of my mind. Among the self-doubts, I can think too small, especially in the midst of hard circumstances. The story of David and Goliath comes to mind:  small boy facing big giant. That’s a pretty accurate picture… Continue reading Giants

https://youtu.be/lHWRlRkkvV0 He will feed His flock like a shepherd;He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom,And gently lead those who are with young.Isaiah 40:11 I have historically been rather adept at making a mess of things. Add in unhealthy patterns of the past, and the emotional spiral can plummet… Continue reading Gathered

https://youtu.be/xzbitP0rk_o https://youtu.be/QbJaM_EneMw The shifting seasons of life are beautiful, and in my corner of Southwest Wisconsin, it is natural to look forward to the changing of the seasons. In addition to the physical realm, the spiritual realm also undergoes seasons of change; but, “if you don’t recognize the season, then you won’t let go of… Continue reading Vessel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f114Q2Y99gw God moves in a mysterious wayHis wonders to perform;He plants His footsteps in the seaAnd rides upon the storm.~William Cowper “He plants His footsteps in the sea and rides upon the storm.” ~Psalm 29:10 What a powerful picture of God being in the middle of the maelstrom, stepping into the middle of the conflict, … Continue reading Rise Up

He Who Dwells, Julie True https://docs.google.com/document/d/145Ao1yMm6WI_2kwpm_3Xh0WsgCE8_yFhugEbJAe3WPQ/edit Hygge. Noun, A quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture (Oxford Languages). Pronounced hoo-guh, this cozy little word conjures up images of candles and a cup of tea, a hearthside fire, and the aroma… Continue reading Abiding

https://youtu.be/fpwzSEcYqkA In the book of Esther, we read that the Jews were in the midst of a major crisis. The conflict in question was a scheme that Haman had devised, which would mean the annihilation of the Jews. After Haman’s wicked scheme was found out, he was hanged, but since the decree had been written… Continue reading Breakthrough

How Good It Is, Jason Silver https://youtu.be/0CN2V6rczYU Psalm 147 is really a doxology, a liturgical pattern of praise, opening with an imperative for us to praise, and closing with an imperative to praise. Our praise sandwiches God’s promises. Praise the Lord. Why? Because it is good to sing praises to our God; it is pleasant,… Continue reading Build

Rattle! Elevation Worship https://youtu.be/xrAdbH28gIg Megan is a dear friend who lived in our basement mother-in-law suite of our farmhouse-style home. She was a college student who really ended up being an integral part of our family, and she loved hanging around with our children. In those early days of motherhood, she was an intrinsic part… Continue reading Rattled