I look to the left, and begin to say "why don't you....?" as I try to solve my neighbors issues; even though I know nothing about her personal struggle. God quickens my heart. "You were there once too. Remember your own struggle. She is in that process." I can't compare what I have came... Continue Reading →
Scripture - I also tell you this—if two of you agree down here on earth concerning anything you ask for, my Father in heaven will do it for you. Matthew 18:19 Thoughts about what this scripture means - Jesus promised that if two agree on earth concerning anything we ask, it will be done by... Continue Reading →
This is one of the first scriptures that I taught my children when I first started seeking God for myself. I wasn't in church; instead, I was reading and studying the word for myself. I was learning to talk to God and He met me where I was. In all my brokenness and hurt, God... Continue Reading →
In exasperation I place my hand on my hip, ready to allow the venom of my words to flow as my eyes meet the countertop of dirty dishes that were not there when I went to sleep just five hours before. I take a deep breath in and slowly exhale releasing my frustration. The night before... Continue Reading →
We are instructed to wait on God, and go into the world. Somewhere we got our waiting confused with the command to go. We spend so much time "going for God" we are missing what God commanded us to do. We forget to go to the lost and to go into... Continue Reading →
In the social work profession, I am trained in strengths perspective. This perspective is about focusing on the strengths and abilities rather than deficits. I can typically find strengths in the most difficult of circumstances. Most people have a hard time seeing their strengths. However, they can tell you in great length their faults. Most... Continue Reading →
I was in complete knots, feeling physically ill. Questioning if my faith is as strong as I think. I met a beautiful soul who was standing in her faith for healing. Over a few months I visited with her several times; she was firm in her stance and did not want to be double-minded. Despite the... Continue Reading →
Scripture - As God’s messenger I give each of you God’s warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you Romans 12:3 Thought about what this Scripture means - I have faith. Application to my life - There is a situation at work that has... Continue Reading →
The old-time churches with tall steeples and a cross that pierces the sun, the beautiful stained glass that m light dances off of as the services progress, tall white pillars standing majestically against the red brick building. It is nostalgic for me. I will stop to take pictures of churches as I drive, just because... Continue Reading →
“Sir,” Gideon replied, “if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all the miracles our ancestors told us about? Didn’t they say, ‘The Lord brought us up out of Egypt’? But now the Lord has abandoned us and handed us over to the Midianites.” Judges 6:13 NLT... Continue Reading →
