Dawn Klinge
Above the Waves exists to shine the love of Jesus. I write to encourage people to learn more about who God is and why he is trustworthy. I'm letting go of worry by keeping my eyes on Jesus instead of the storms. It's a lesson I'm still learning. I share that journey here- and I invite you to join me.
The first time I learned about the idea of a prayer walk, I was a newlywed in college. Late one Friday night in the fall, after having just gone to sleep, my husband and I heard a lot of voices in the hallway landing outside our apartment door, then a knock. Derek got up and answered, and I overheard the following question, “Hey, we’re going on a prayer walk around the campus tonight? You want to come?”
Read MoreAre you taking good care of yourself? Self-care is not selfish. It’s good stewardship of what God gave you. Your body, mind and soul belong to God and if you want to have something to give to others, then you need to be taking care of yourself.
Getting plenty of sleep needs to be a high priority if you want to enjoy optimal health.
A good night’s rest (and a good morning) is best achieved with an evening routine that eases you gently into slumber. This is an excellent time to add some measures of self-care to your day.
Read MoreWhy is Jesus called the Light of the World?
The world can be a dark place but there is a beautiful hope to be found in Christ Jesus. He is the light of the world and I would love to explain a few reasons why this is so.
Read MoreYou are enough.
It’s a popular sentiment because it sounds so good. We want to believe it. It’s the centerpiece of many self-help philosophies. You are enough. But it’s wrong.
Read MoreI believe faith found me. More specifically, God brought me to Him. And because this is true, I can’t help but share what I know with others. It’s a gift that I can’t keep to myself.
Read MoreChristians were made to be part of a community. We can pull some truths from the analogy of sheep to God's people in the Bible to understand more deeply why this is so.
Read MoreGossip is anything said about someone to someone that isn't loving and kind and that you wouldn't say directly to the person about whom you're talking . . . you are gossiping.
Read MoreDo not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.' Isaiah 41:10 (NASB)
Read MoreIt might be tempting to feel forgotten by God.Sometimes I even feel justified in thinking that way.
After all, it’s been a rough year. Scratch that, it’s been a challenging couple of years.
I really don’t want to seem ungrateful and believe me, I’ve been trying really hard to keep a positive spin on things.
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