The tables filling the room were already set. To anyone walking in to eat, things were prepared. A folded napkin, knife and fork, and a small appetizer plate placed at each setting. Yet he took notice of the tiny imperfection in the folding of the napkin. He carefully removed the silverware and straightened the napkin... Continue Reading →
I recently heard Lysa TerKeurst say "Not everyone can relate to victory and success. But people connect with hardship and struggle. They can relate to vulnerability. " I think we want to connect with people in success, as that is where we want to go. We are disillusioned that those we admire found success without any struggle. They share the... Continue Reading →
I stood at the shoreline letting the waves splash against my bare ankles. I was surprised when my calves were immersed in the salty water and the thick jean material clung to my skin. I hate very few things, but I truly hate the feeling of wet pants on my skin. But I couldn't turn and... Continue Reading →
Sunday, standing in praise and worship I heard God whisper "You are whole." It wasn't audible, but it was clear. I admit with all that I have been going through, that was the last thing I expected to hear this week. Although I have felt at peace, in the back of my mind, my worry... Continue Reading →
With God's help we will do mighty things, for He will trample down our foes. Psalms 60:12 It's easy to overlook scriptures like Psalms 60:12, because in the natural I don't feel like I really have any enemies. This morning reading this, I thought about the enemies that we face in the supernatural. For we... Continue Reading →
Two days later Jesus’ mother was a guest at a wedding in the village of Cana in Galilee, and Jesus and his disciples were invited too. The wine supply ran out during the festivities, and Jesus’ mother came to him with the problem. “I can’t help you now,” he said. “It isn’t yet my time for... Continue Reading →
There once was a woman, she was smart and independent. She was a hard working servant in her community. She had a pleasant attitude and tried to live right. She was faithful to her spouse and dedicated to her family. Her life for all intentional purposes was good. Then one day she met this Man... Continue Reading →
Mark 8:33-35 Jesus turned and looked at His disciples and then said to Peter very sternly "Satan get behind me!" You are looking at this only from a human point of view and not from God's." Then He called His disciples and the crowd to come over and listen. "If any of you wants to... Continue Reading →
It's been over two weeks since I wrote in more than my journal. I haven't had the words to write, they are all wrapped up in my thoughts and feelings. I have been trying to process where I am at, in the midst of uncertainty. Last week, I was looking forward to writing on trust. Instead, I... Continue Reading →
As I turned on the television this morning, I was watching a recorded version of Kerry Shook from Sunday. I only got the first ten minutes before I had to leave for work. Really God spoke to be before Pastor Shook really got in to the message. He was using a bridge as an anaology,... Continue Reading →
