To have an to hold....... till death do us part I have been married for fifteen years, while it hasn't always been perfect, and we haven't always got it right, I have to say that the place where I feel most safe physically is when I am being held by my husband. Whether it is... Continue Reading →
Acts 9:13-16 “But Lord,” exclaimed Ananias, “I’ve heard many people talk about the terrible things this man has done to the believers in Jerusalem! And he is authorized by the leading priests to arrest everyone who calls upon your name.” But the Lord said, “Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message... Continue Reading →
Tonight at Beauty for Ashes, Mary shared about obedience. She read I Cor. 6:19-20 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in... Continue Reading →
There's a big difference between being ready and getting ready. The majority of us spend most of our time getting ready and are never truly ready. Today as I was getting ready for work, three minutes before walking out the door I realized I haven't ate breakfast, I still need to put my hair up,... Continue Reading →
Last night at Beauty for Ashes Becky shared on the topic of purpose. As she shared scriptures from Isaiah 61:1-3, Part of which became famous words spoken by Jesus in Luke 4. Every time I have heard this preached it has been tied to Jesus, but in the context of these scriptures it was not... Continue Reading →
Like Elijah, I often look for God to come to me in a visual sign or in a loud booming voice, but over the past few months I have really honed in on the still small whisper of His voice. It moves me deeper in my relationship with Him. I know that He has always... Continue Reading →
Surrender is an action verb (used with object) meaning to give (oneself) up, or to give (oneself) up to some influence, course, emotion, etc. Surrender is the hallmark of Christianity, and yet most of us really struggle with the idea of surrender, even though our walk with God started with it. When we live a surrendered life, God is able to work in and through us. What Satan means to destroy us, God will use as a testimony. I can’t say that I live a totally surrendered life. There are times I get it right, and other times I fail miserably.
When you have little income, it is easy to overlook the choices that you have to improve your financial situation. Caught up in the circumstances of living paycheck to paycheck, it is easier to take say “there is no choice” than to make the tough choice to make changes. If you are currently living paycheck... Continue Reading →
I was recently reminded of a Biblical Life Lesson that has carried me since October 6, 2001. The message was preached by James Payne a visiting preacher at Church on the Rock in Lee's Summit. It starts in I Samuel 16, David is anointed by Samuel and the spirit of the Lord comes on David... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 4:11-13 says: And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the Equipping (to furnish or provide with whatever is needed for use or for any undertaking) of the saints (patron) for the work (exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something) of ministry (To... Continue Reading →
