Waiting in God’s presence can be a time of spiritual growth and character development, as we learn to rely on Him and trust in His promises. Like the Canaanite woman who came to Jesus, demanding, “Have mercy on me, oh, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely oppressed by a demon” (Matthew 15:22 ESV). We, too, wait until we are at the bottom of the pit, and march in with a commanding presence, expecting God to comply. We offer... Read more
Often, our expectations blind us to reality. We need reminding to keep an open mind. To see with our hearts and not our selfish desires. Not What He Expected! John the Baptist was uncertain, confused, and wondering what was happening. I would have asked questions, too. Jesus arrived, but He wasn’t doing what everyone expected Him to do. He didn’t smite the Pharisees, strike down Roman soldiers, or call fire from heaven to destroy those against Him. Blinders On John... Read more
Life is a Delicate Dance Who we step onto the dance floor with will determine the outcome of the rest of our lives. Setting Priorities When we keep our eyes on Jesus, keep our hearts full of His word, and dance humbly beside Him, we get opportunities to act on God’s calling in our lives. Identifying what is most important to us and organizing our thoughts and actions, accordingly, will allow God to work in and through us. God’s Call... Read more
Lamenting is a critical part of life for those who fear God. It keeps our eyes on Him when sorrow tempts us to run in the opposite direction. Lamenting gives us the means to vent and process difficult situations, provides an opportunity to lean on God for transformation, and bestows on us a hope that can only come from Him. Sometimes during lament, praise erupts. Reason1: God Focused Instead of standing in our house of mirrors and complaining about our... Read more
Wisdom Before the Earth began, Wisdom was. She watched God tend to Soil and Weather and put Sky in place. She witnessed as He established borders for Ocean and set boundaries for Sea. Side by side, she stood with God making sure everything fit. Day after day, she enjoyed His company and the creation of the human family. Today, because she witnessed the human family turn from God, Lady Wisdom stands at First and Main and takes her stand. She... Read more
What is Our Center? When we let go of Truth’s hand, we stray from the path God set for us. Because God is a gentleman, He doesn’t scold or condemn. Instead, brokenhearted, He watches us take the first step off His path and waits patiently for us to realize our error and turn back. The first step off God’s path is onto the road to the city of Destruction, led by Deception, that passes through Sin Valley. But... Read more
I recently had an altercation with a loved one. She thought I said something to hurt her intentionally. I was crushed. I would never! House of Mirrors With all the life junk she was dealing with, she heard the words and couldn’t find the truth to process it accurately. Instead of looking up, she found herself standing in a house of mirrors, only looking at herself. Overwhelmed by her circumstances. Of course, that is exactly where I found myself. My... Read more
It makes an Ass out of U and Me when we assume. Foolish assumptions cause wicked madness to consume. Misunderstandings are sure to bloom. Conflict will certainly fill the room. Unjust Judgements will put relationships in a tomb. Making them difficult to exhume much less resume. So instead, seek the truth. Don’t listen to the lie. It’s Satan’s best strategy to divide you and I. It’s easy to complain & replay the “Why?” Shut ourselves off from the world... Read more
They will know we are Christian by the way we love. John 13:35 Down the aisle of City Market, I heard a Christian customer scowl at an older gentleman not moving as fast as she would like; if I could hear her, I’m sure he could too. At a Christian women’s retreat, I witnessed one woman bully another. At my Christian writer’s group, I heard one member describe all people on the “left” as godless in an article he wrote... Read more
I’m troubled and confused as I watch the many rants in and around my community, on social media, and across the nation about the running candidates. Whether it be at a local event, on Facebook, or on the daily news, disunity is a contagious infection wreaking havoc on America and around the world. Division, Discord, Desecration, and Doubt high-five one another in a congratulatory celebration admiring their work. Satan’s best tool is to divide us. So, shouldn’t we pursue unity?... Read more
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