My very favorite part of the Resurrection story is when Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene-- The woman whom He cast out 7 demons.The woman who became a faithful disciple and follower.The woman who was part of His inner circle.The woman who supported Him and His ministry.The woman whose life was shattered into dust as she witnesses His… Continue reading Tell Them My Message
Hey my friend, how can I pray for you today? Are you coping or thriving? Existing or excelling? Wasting your time or investing it well? Pretending or preparing? I ask because when Covid-19 first came on our radar, the internet was flooded with funny memes and jokes. Videos of people playing battleship across courtyards and… Continue reading God Is Not Surprised By This: What if…?
Hey, my sweet Friend, how are you holding up? What worries, thoughts, anxieties and fears are creeping into your mind? Staring you in the face? You’re not alone—I’m feeling and battling them too. Then, a few days ago, my dear friend, Dr. Michelle Bengston, challenged me with this quote from her book, Breaking Anxiety’s Grip:… Continue reading God is Not Surprised By This–Rebuking Anxiety
Covid-19 has taken our world by storm—leaving a path of destruction in it’s wake. But there is a God in heaven and this virus doesn’t surprise Him. It rages through continents, countries, cities, neighborhoods, and homes depositing anxiety, worry, and fear, illness, and death. But there is a God in heaven who still sits on… Continue reading God is Not Surprised by This: Prepare for a Harvest
Hey friends! Let's talk. Today, I'm going to write to you from my heart. God is not surprised by COVID-19. I don't know about you, but that fills me with hope, peace, comfort, and joy. Why? Because though this is an inconvenience, a hardship, and, in some cases, a disaster...God is in control. He Who… Continue reading God is NOT Surprised This: Ask For His Wisdom
Today we’re wrapping up our 3-part series on The Key to Your Life If you missed part one and two, catch these two links: The Key to Your Life (Part 1) The Key to Your Life (Part 2) Obedience is Difficult, Hellacious, Exacting, and Hard. We can’t deny it. We would be fools to even… Continue reading The Key to Your Life (Part 3)
If you haven't read Part 1 of this series, catch that now here. Our choice of life and blessing is made by loving God. But according to Moses, and later Jesus, loving God is not enough. We must also firmly commit ourselves to Him and obey Him. Obedience. It’s either-or. Black-or-white. There’s no room for… Continue reading The Key to Your Life (Part 2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euLQOQNVzgY “No soup for you!” He stands rigid, without humor. He’s harsh. Judgmental. Temperamental. Cruel. He’s willing to serve but only on his terms. Careful now. Step lightly and move just right. And whatever, you do—DON'T’ MAKE EYE CONTACT! If you make one false step, question his service or methods, or comment on what he… Continue reading The Key to Your Life (Part 1)
The best things about being sick is getting well. Interestingly, getting well reveals how wretched you actually felt. And that realization forces you to acknowledge how much you took your health for granted. How you neglected and abused it.How you assumed it would always be there, compensating for your poor choices.How it deteriorates when it’s… Continue reading Your Spiritual Health Matters
T’was the night after Christmas and the house is still. Everyone is weary, internal energies needing to be refilled. I hear quiet conversations; feet periodically walking around. But other than that—there is no sound. Stockings lay empty, their mission complete. Packages like scattered carcases, their insides deplete. Paper scraps and tape are littered across the… Continue reading The Christmas Hangover
