On The Cusp of Something New
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock..." (Revelation 3:20). Behold, look, see, be aware-- there is a call in the spirit for us to be more attune to the things of God than ever before. [...]
Resist Him
Do you know what an adversary is? In some circles, it's used as a legal term to describe an opponent in court. But spiritually, the Bible uses this term to describe the devil -- the one [...]
You Don’t Have to Live on Yesterday’s Mercy
Is anyone else grateful for new days? What I mean is, there are a lot of mornings I wake up and sincerely say "Thank You Lord" simply because it's a new day and a fresh start. [...]
Your Step of Faith
What do you think of when you hear the word access? I first think of an opening or point of entrance or even approval to continue. The dictionary says access is a means of approaching or [...]
If God is For Us…
"Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?" I don't always use the word foe in my every day vernacular but I just like how this is stated. A foe is any enemy [...]
How Beautiful
"How beautiful are the feet of those who share the good news." If you have a foot-fettish, this quote might make you wrinkle your nose. But if we look at it sheerly from a past, present, [...]
Your Ah-Ha Moment Awaits
Something incredible that I think we don't pause and consider enough is revelation knowledge. Let me give a simple example first: think about a cloudy day. I've been in Savannah, Georgia, this week and the first [...]
Too Good To Be True?
"When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream." Psalm 126 is a short, but very encouraging, passage of hope fulfilled. Centuries after it was penned, it gives us grounds [...]
Cut Your Losses
I'm sure you've heard this phrase before-- but "cut your losses" means to stop an unprofitable or unsuccessful activity (like a business venture, relationship, or investment) to prevent further damage, loss of money, or wasted time [...]
Only By the Blood
Can you look back over your life and recall some things that you know their outcome was only because of God's grace? I can. My short list includes: When our oldest son was trapped in a [...]
The Scandalous, Wondrous Cross
As Christians, we are familiar with the symbolism of the cross. But I was recently challenged to look at it through a historical lens and I saw a beauty I had not considered before. Every historian [...]
Unseen to Understood
Thank You Lord for the revealed things... There's a verse in Deuteronomy 29:29 that is very intriguing to me. It says, "The hidden things belong to the Lord our God, but the revealed things belong to [...]
Every Day, With the Shepherd
Every day, the Lord is my Shepherd. Every day, He makes me lie down in green pastures. Every day, He leads me beside still waters. Every day, He restores my soul. The question is, do I [...]
Confessing My Not-So-Perfect Prayers
I have a confession: my prayer time doesn't always look super spiritual. But let me explain. For example, this morning as I sat down with my coffee and bible, and began to thank God for all [...]
Mindful, Thoughtful, Peaceful
"My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for human anger does not accomplish God's righteousness" (James 1:19-20). Mindful. Thoughtful. Peaceful. These are code [...]
You Can Trust the Dream Giver
My husband's 30 year reunion at Rhema Bible Training College in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma is happening this month. I wasn't a student at the time but have been a student in many other ways as his [...]
We Need to Use Our Faith
Jesus knew what He was talking about when He warned His disciples about getting weary, didn't He? It seems almost normal for everyone to be exhausted of strength these days-- and not just physically. I'm seen [...]
The Most Intriguing Christmas Scripture
There’s a certain scripture in the Christmas story that has always intrigued me. You know the story… an angel visits a young girl named Mary and announces to her that she will become pregnant with God’s [...]
