Do you know these prophetic words from the Isaiah were written 700 years before Jesus was born?? Isaiah 9:2The people walking in darknesshave seen a great light;on those living in the land of the shadow of deatha light has dawned.Isaiah 9:6-7For to us a child is born,to us a son is given,and the government willContinue reading “He’s Coming Again!”
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Christmas is a time to celebrate an UNPREDICTABLE GOD!
So many, who so powerfully and effectively preach and teach the Word, actually have to live it while walking really hard roads. This seems inherently unfair. Couldn’t they be immune from problems and pain? Why do they get cancer, and rebellious kids, and unfaithful spouses? Why wouldn’t a Mighty God protect those who seek Him,Continue reading “Christmas is a time to celebrate an UNPREDICTABLE GOD!”
When you really need to remember again…
In the middle of the night, I confess, I have sometimes laid awake with worry. Should I have done things differently? Did I make the right decisions? Did I say the right things? In the dark of night, I feel myself tempted to believe it’s all up to me. Fear begins to surround me asContinue reading “When you really need to remember again…”
When it doesn’t feel like a blessing…
This Thanksgiving week, as I have counted my blessings, I’ve found myself counting again something as a blessing I didn’t think I ever would. Several years ago, our family faced what felt like a true enemy in another flesh and blood person. It all seemed to begin right after we shared our faith with thisContinue reading “When it doesn’t feel like a blessing…”
Pause and Praise Him!
“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen” (1 Tim 1:17) As Paul wrote those words in his letter to Timothy, I wonder if he sat his pen down, lifted his hands to Heaven and was overcome with praise to the Lord?Continue reading “Pause and Praise Him!”
Help for the struggles
Slow down, friend. Take note of this. This is some help-you stuff. The Apostle Paul doesn’t just say take a passing glance at good things, he says MEDITATE on them. “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things areContinue reading “Help for the struggles”
This has not changed.
Oh Lord, how I feel my wandering heart tempted to look to earthly solutions and hope in them after this election. I’m so very thankful for the mercy I believe you showed us in the outcome of this vote. But I know the battle for the hearts and souls of men rages no less. OthersContinue reading “This has not changed.”
What are you praying today?
I’m praying throughout the day this Election Day. I’ll set my alarm to pray specifically at 6pm and hope you’ll join me and ask others to do the same. I’m asking God to have mercy on this country. I’m asking Him for His will to be done and, of course, I believe one platform toContinue reading “What are you praying today?”
Church Basements -Holy Places
Our family lost a great one this past week—Uncle Larry. As we sat in the same basement of the same church, my sweet mother-in-law reminded me of these words God had laid on my heart as we had gathered to bury Larry’s sweet wife three years ago— They are holy places.Church basements. As I walkedContinue reading “Church Basements -Holy Places”
We those who know God’s ways are better to find their voices.
Paul says,”hold such men in esteem” (Phil 2:29) Hold such men in esteem. What kind of men? Well, men and women like Epaphroditus. Epaphroditus didn’t only have a strange name, he was a rare one. He’s only mentioned once in the Bible (Phil 2:25). But this much is clear from the text, Epaphroditus was rare,Continue reading “We those who know God’s ways are better to find their voices.”
Vote in order to best thwart evil.
Evil seems to advance when “good men do nothing”. Studies show, almost half of those who call themselves evangelicals will not vote in this election. What holds us back from engaging in our world and standing on truth in this once great country of ours? Some say neither choice is good, but the thing is,Continue reading “Vote in order to best thwart evil.”
I hope you have this gift…
I’m headed to a retreat weekend with my home church. My HOME CHURCH. I hope you have one.There’s nothing like people who love God loving you and you loving them. And especially in these hard days, church is such a gift. There have been so many times I was tired, weak, discouraged. I was, atContinue reading “I hope you have this gift…”
This Name!
I shared this a couple of years ago. I needed to remember again… I know, in the Bible, God spoke to His people through dreams. I’m certainly not suggesting that this is what happened the other night; but I am certainly not saying our Father could not speak this way today, should He choose toContinue reading “This Name!”
Right now! He is at work!
Love.Consolation.Hope.Grace.Comfort. Yes, I’ll have a heaping helping of each. Right now.Especially now. And this is just what our Father gives His children. His well never runs dry. Paul penned words of this blessing to the believers being persecuted in Thessalonica. “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has lovedContinue reading “Right now! He is at work!”
Questions To Ask Yourself When Trouble Comes
There’s a reason there’s hearts there in my Bible. Unless the very REAL, faithful Father had been my help and hope in my times of trouble, I would have given up. I would have.But God. And no matter what you are facing, The Most High is with you. Run to Him. Psalm 94:17-19 God laidContinue reading “Questions To Ask Yourself When Trouble Comes”
No communes for me.
The Apostle Paul urges believers to live a life that is characterized by an increasing love for others, a steady, quiet calm, and hard work. (I Thess 4:9-12). There is so much to unpack in these few sentences. We are to love others with an increasing love. And that one, hit me hard. (Like rightContinue reading “No communes for me.”
Thoughts on the election
I truly believe the pastor in the short video below shares truth we all need to consider. I encourage you to listen to all of his points, especially at the end. It’s less than 6 minutes. I encourage you to share this with others, and I really hope you’ll vote. It’s unfathomable to me thatContinue reading “Thoughts on the election”
I will praise you in this storm.
Before a horrific storm hit my life, my affection for Jesus was short-lived. Oh, I’d call on Him here or there when I had a problem; but I remained in control of me. When the storm came, every false idol, every bit of sinking sand was washed away; and I found Jesus to be faithful,Continue reading “I will praise you in this storm.”
Soap Bubbles
I cried with two different people just yesterday. I spoke with several others dealing with hard, stressful things. I love them all. My heart hurts with each of them. My heart hurts with things of my own. I want to fix every problem.I can’t. I want to take away the heartache.I can’t. I want toContinue reading “Soap Bubbles”
Marriage. So good. So hard.
Because marriage is so GOOD and also so HARD, I’m sharing what God laid on my heart a while back— There absolutely will be the days your eyes meet and your heart flutters. The days you melt into each other’s arms and your heart swells with emotion. There will be those mountain-top, romantic moments withContinue reading “Marriage. So good. So hard.”
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