Turn to God with Carin

Sword of the Spirit - Wednesday morning reading from the Word of God.  Today, Psalm 33 and Psalm 34. Please join me!  Psalm 33 encourages us to be thankful to the Lord – to praise and sing to Him with shouts of joy. Because of His unfailing love we hope in the Lord.  In Psalm 34, David encourages us to glorify and exault the Lord together. He is our deliverance, our refuge in times of trouble. In...

How can we reach true happiness, contentment, and satisfaction?   What must we do to achieve a healthy, balanced life?    Please join me!   While we have a need to focus on the Lord rather than on the distractions, fears, and conflicts in the world, we need to also realize how much our Creator loves us.   Each of us have been on His mind from before we were even formed in the womb; we each were gi...

Carin’s Book Corner, An Author’s Read by Carin Jayne Casey Every 1st and 3rd Friday - Today, An Exert from “A New Song Rises Up!” Please join me!   My purpose in writing this book, which was released last fall, was to simply share bits and pieces of how the Lord has brought me through some horrible and painful times. My life is a miracle, and I am forever grateful for my life, health, and peace. W...

Sword of the Spirit - Wednesday morning reading from the Word of God.  Today, Psalm 31 and Psalm 32. Please join me! Psalm 31 is with David crying out to the Lord, knowing that He hears him and praising in advance of deliverance. We are encouraged to have patient faith and keep our hope in the Lord.  In Psalm 32, we find forgiveness and blessings that come from the Lord. We are told of His protect...

Who loves you more than you can even love yourself?  Who is always available to help, when you turn to Him?   Please join me! While we have a need to focus on the Lord rather than on the distractions, fears, and conflicts in the world, we need to also realize how much our Creator loves us.   Each of us have been on His mind from before we were even formed in the womb; we each were given unique abi...

Sword of the Spirit - Wednesday morning reading from the Word of God. Today, Psalm 29 and Psalm 30. Please join me!  Psalm 29 Encourages us to worship the Lord, who is majestic and gives strength; He blesses His people with Peace. In Psalm 30, we praise the Lord for rescue and healing. “Weeping may stay for the night, but Rejoicing comes in the Morning…” We find our security in the Lord, “You turn...

Can you maintain a firm resolve, and not give up?  Do you have faith that the Lord is with you and will deliver you?    This month we address topics relating to ‘focus.’ We can focus on the Lord for our future rather than on the distractions, fears, and conflicts in the world.   We look at the spiritual law of sowing and reaping (Galatians 6:7-10) as encouragement that when we take a stand, we can...

As Carin Jayne Casey, Author, I will begin "Carin's Book Corner" on February 5th, and continue every first and third Friday each month.   What will we talk about? Books, brochures, blogs, and compilations I have been part of. Genres vary, so there is something for everyone:  Social issues, Inspirational, Healing, Christian fiction, Suspense, Young Adult fiction, Mystery, and Childre...

Sword of the Spirit - Wednesday morning reading from the Word of God. Today, Psalm 27 and Psalm 28. Please join me!  Psalm 27 Proclaims with confidence that the Lord is a stronghold against enemy attacks. In Psalm 28, we seek God’s mercy and deliverance from enemies. He is the Rock, our Strength and Shield.   Also available on Video: https://youtu.be/7g3epjEckEs Please subscribe to my YouTube chan...

Do you know why you are here? Can you step into your purpose?   This month we address topics relating to ‘focus.’ We can focus on the Lord for our future rather than on the distractions, fears, and conflicts in the world.   Today, can you take action toward what you were created for?  If you don’t know what is there for you, how can you find out?  What are some keys toward knowing that you are goi...

Sword of the Spirit - Wednesday morning reading from the Word of God. Today, Psalm 25 and Psalm 26. Please join me!   Psalm 25 is about trusting in the Lord and seeking His guidance and mercy with hope. We have a reverential love and fear of Him while we look for redemption, rescue, and refuge.   In Psalm 26, we turn to God for vindication and deliverance, pleading our case with reminders of our r...

Distractions Everywhere...  Are distractions bringing you deceptions and dark emotions?   This month we address topics relating to ‘focus.’ We can focus on the Lord for our future rather than on the distractions, fears, and conflicts in the world.   Today, as in John 10:10, we recognize that the enemy seeks to deceive and tempt us to become fearful, anxious, upset, and even angry. Are we helpless...

Sword of the Spirit - Wednesday morning reading from the Word of God. Today, Psalm 23 and Psalm 24. Please join me!   The Lord is my Shepherd, Psalm 23, is a favorite and there are several books and commentaries on it. This is where we find a relationship with the Lord as our Good Shepherd and we are His Sheep. We depend upon Him, a loving and good God who is merciful.  In Psalm 24, we find the Lo...

Clean the Slate:   Are there things that need to be cleaned from your slate?   During January we address topics relating to the theme of focus. We can focus on the Lord for our future rather than on the distractions, fears, and conflicts in the world.  Today we look at the slate we have before us. Are there things that need to change?  Do you need to go to a friend, loved one, or another person to...

Sword of the Spirit - Wednesday morning reading from the Word of God.  https://buzzsprout.com/127557 Please join me! Today I read from my Bible, Psalm 22, in the New International Version (NIV). This is a lovely Psalm of David, a man after God’s own heart. He cries out to the Lord with the enemy after him like roaring lions. The Lord is his strength, and he praises God for deliverance. We too can...

Your Vision Matters!   How and why should I make plans for the upcoming year?   Writing or journaling plans was even done in the Old Testament days, and today it remains an effective means of prayerfully setting out goals for the next season.  Does the Lord have plans for you, and if so, how will you know what they are? What are some advantages to taking careful steps in the process? What steps co...

Sword of the Spirit -  Wednesday morning reading from the Word of God. https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Today, Psalm 19 through Psalm 21 Please join me! as we read a few chapters from the Word of God each Wednesday morning. We began with Psalms in November. Today I read from my Bible, Psalm 19 through Psalm 21, in the New International Version (NIV). These are Psalms of David, a man after God’s own...

Reason for the Season -   It’s about the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord!   Christmas means different things among the crowds, whether with secular or spiritual connotations. For believers in Jesus, Christmas is a time we set aside in remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ, which had been foretold hundreds of times in the Old Testament.  In this Episode we read about the birth of Jesus from Luke...

Sword of the Spirit -  Wednesday morning reading from the Word of God. https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Today, Psalm 18 Please join me! as we read a few chapters from the Word of God each Wednesday morning. We began with Psalms in November.  Today I read from my Bible, Psalm 18, in the New International Version (NIV). We can learn from what David sang to the Lord when the Lord delivered him from his...

Give Love on Christmas Day! Let's encourage those around us who need lifting up! For many of us, the Christmas holiday season rings of hope and happiness.  But not everyone has this to look forward to… It may be your friend, neighbor, or a loved one who is quietly suffering in a domestic violence environment. On this video we find valuable resources available.  The National Domestic Violence...

Stop making Excuses!   Did you know that excuses can steal your dreams?    What may have thought of as innocent ‘half-truths’ or ‘embellishments’ may have brought us into a terrible pattern of giving excuses. What harm is in it? Maybe sacrificing something good that could happen, failing a relationship, not meeting important goals… Is it too late to bring about positive change?  Join me and we can...

Sword of the Spirit -  Wednesday morning reading from the Word of God.  Today, Psalm 15 through Psalm 17 https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Please join me! as we read a few chapters from the Word of God each Wednesday morning. We began with Psalms in November.  Today I read from my Bible, Psalm 15 - Psalm 17, in the New International Version (NIV). We’re encouraged to speak the truth and live rightly....

When will this be over? How much more must I endure while I wait for my breakthrough?  Many of us today ask these questions while we face loss of jobs and businesses, fears for our health, and feelings of isolation while social distancing continues.  In this episode, we talk about things that we can do while we struggle.    Join me and we can approach these questions together! Your feedback is wel...

Sword of the Spirit -  Wednesday morning reading from the Word of God. https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Today, Psalm 12 through Psalm 14 Please join me! as we read a few chapters from the Word of God each Wednesday morning.  We began with Psalms in November.  Today I read from my Bible, Psalm 12 - Psalm 14, in the New International Version (NIV). We learn to trust in the Lord as He restores and prot...

Run your Race - Can you run your race despite the obstacles around you?   How important is it that you do your best at tasks set before you?   Does it matter if you quit, or put mediocre effort into what you do?  Do you know what your purpose is?   Join me and we can approach these questions together! Your feedback is welcome at https:// www. CarinJayneCasey.com Video:  https://youtu.be/u45eOSlQ1x...