Yesterdays, Anxiety, and Tomorrows
Sunrise, sunsetSunrise, sunsetSwiftly fly the yearsOne season following anotherLaden with happiness and tears* Sometimes emotions catch you sideways and you have to stop and figure out what just happened. As I write this I’m thinking about our eldest’s upcoming wedding in a few short weeks. I am happy for himContinue Reading
“The best revenge is massive success.”
You formed my innermost being, shaping my delicate inside and my intricate outside, and wove them all together in my mother’s womb. (Psalm 139:13 TPT) I found this article by Bethany Mandel an intriguing look at a different side of Mother’s Day. Generally, we celebrate the wonderful moms, or mourn thoseContinue Reading
Glass Box
Because of you, I know the path of life, as I taste the fullness of joy in your presence. At your right side I experience divine pleasures forevermore! (Psalm 16:11 TPT) Imagine that you are in a glass box, but God wants you to be liberated from it. That glassContinue Reading
Anointing
His anointing teaches you all that you need to know, for it will lead you into truth, not a counterfeit. So just as the anointing has taught you, remain in him. (1 John 2:27 TPT) One of the words used regularly in our current church is anointing. Sometimes people willContinue Reading
Fall Deeper
If today you feel restless, anxious, worried, or generally not at peace, I invite you to hear the words of God: Even if the mountains were to crumble and the hills disappear, my heart of steadfast, faithful love will never leave you, and my covenant of peace with you will never beContinue Reading
Stay in your lane
Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always. (Philippians 4:8 TPT) Our pastor is preaching through two series. Our Sunday morningContinue Reading
War
The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me,it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall.Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear;though war break out against me, even then I willContinue Reading
Could this be the day?
God, could this be the day? Could this be the day my uncle and cousin come back to faith in Jesus Christ?Could this be the day my friends who are living with great pain are freed from that pain?Could this be the day my friend’s wife’s autoimmune conditions are healedContinue Reading
His Word/My Psalm
Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives. (Psalm 90:14 NLT) You’re the reason for my praise; it comes from you and goes to you. Let me, poor and broken, drink from your waters of life until IContinue Reading
National Day of Prayer
Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving. (Colossians 4:2 AMP) Today is the National Day of Prayer so, while prayer gatherings are held all over this nation, I pray the following over her children: AMEN and AMEN. So be it, Lord. (Originally publishedContinue Reading