Take Nothing for Granted
It makes sense that when we face a trial of any kind (relationships, finances, health, etc), we pray more earnestly, we read our Bible more searching scripture for direction and hope, and we let go of [...]
His Faithfulness is Just Ahead
No matter how many years pass, I still see it coming... that marker in time— the sign in the road that says, "God is faithful." There are some who want to go around it, avoid it, [...]
My Father and Your Father
Growing up, I was blessed to have two dads. My parents divorced when I was two years old, and a few years later, my mom remarried. I'm sure I confused people quite often because I affectionately [...]
If You Want to See Results
My recent post, I Think Myself Happy, is still rolling around in my spirit. Unless you study the scriptures more fully, you might have the impression Paul found contentment and joy by only "thinking" happy thoughts. [...]
I Think Myself Happy
What amazes me about this story most is what Paul said first. When permitted to speak, he stepped forward and declared, "I think myself happy, King Agrippa..." (Acts 26:2).
Nothing Is Ever Lost
"I have held many things in my hands and lost them all. But whatever I've placed in God's hands, that I still possess." --Martin Luther (1483-1546) Sometimes you don't need many words to express a great truth. [...]
It’s Time to Unlock Some Doors
I love prepositions! Sounds silly, I know. (Especially when you discover I wasn't a big fan of English class while in school.) But think about the power of a preposition: If I say, "I was IN my [...]
Grit Your Teeth & Speak
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 We've been talking about forgiveness. Concerning this, the apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith" (Luke 17:5). They were as human as we are when [...]
Don’t Drink the Poison
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 "Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die." --Author Unknown Sadly, our society is in an epidemic of disease. Everywhere you [...]
Forgiveness is Never a Feeling
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 In the last post, I said, "Forgiveness isn't a feeling. It's an act of faith." In response to an instruction by Jesus to forgive often, the [...]
Increase Our Faith
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Jesus said in the last days offenses would increase. This means our opportunity to forgive will increase as well. But actually, in the scope of [...]
Anchor of My Soul
If we'll listen, the Holy Spirit has all kinds of ways of speaking to us. And probably one of the most powerful is a song. I remember standing in the dim room, the only light peeking over the top of [...]
A New Direction
I had a hunch God was about to do something different-- about to take me in a new direction. Many years ago, while my husband Tod was finishing Bible school, I joined Mary Kay Cosmetics. I [...]
It’s Time to Grow
I'm a curious kind of person, meaning I want to know how things tick. This can be a good quality unless I'm picking apart myself, which I've been guilty of on many occasions. For example, I've [...]
Don’t Let the Enemy Steal Your Prize
If your name was drawn for a million-dollar lottery win, would casually dismiss it as non-important? No, of course not! You (and every other person on the earth) would be astonished and eager to collect the [...]
The Beggar & The King
Imagine this scenario with me for just a moment: A king was sitting on his throne as the beggar was thrown into the middle court. He had been accused of horrendous crimes, and as fact would have [...]
Your Instant Vacation
I hope the title of this blog got your attention... Who doesn't love vacations? Who wouldn't want to take advantage of an instant vacation? If this was a real thing, I'd be saying, "Sign me up!" [...]
Your Redeemable Gift
As I was praying this morning, I was thanking the Lord for my salvation, for forgiving my sins, and redeeming me. And then I paused and considered the word redeemed. I know what it means, but I [...]
