I King's 17:8-9Then the Lord said to him "go and live in the village of Zarephath, near the city of Sidon. There is a window there who will feed you. I have given her my instructions. I King's 17:8-9 But she said, "I swear by the Lord your God that I haven't a single... Continue Reading →
I am here {#Tuesday@Ten}
Last year, I spent much of the year wondering where I was going in life. I love receiving the confirmation that God is speaking to me. I don't care how many times he confirms, it always amazes me. I am in awe that the God of the universe talks to me. Usually confirmation comes in threes, but... Continue Reading →
Words spoken
Sunday my pastor shared from a traditional passage of the Christmas story, Luke 1:26-38. It was a powerful message about the miracle of Christmas. The miracle that began nine months before the miracle in the manger. It was a reminder that God is still a God of miracles. As he wrapped things up, he talked... Continue Reading →
Journey of Trust
For the past three weeks I have been going back and forth with God regarding the issue of disobedience. There is a particular area in my life where I want to see change, but my valiant efforts have failed. I seem to go around this mountain over and over again. I am tired of going... Continue Reading →
Bargaining {#Journey}
I have been reading a Book The Secrets of the Vine by Bruce Wilkinson as part of the journey. There were parts of the book that so speak to where I am now. It is centered around John 15. It provided on some fresh perspective, and then it got a little personal. I was taken... Continue Reading →
Growing Weary {#FMFParty}
Growing weary in the search For what the future holds Content in what I have But dissatisfied Knowing there is more. Searching day and night Wondering what the next step will be not seeing anything except the ground beneath. My desire changes My strength renewed As I realize that my search I never gave up... Continue Reading →
Press in to the Rain
At our Beauty for Ashes group, the song My Soul Longs for You by Jesus Culture was played during worship. There is a portion of the song that says: I believe you will come like the rain You'll come like the rain So let it rain, Let it rain I love the rain, in the... Continue Reading →
Imitation Christianity #Write31Days
Lately I seem to hear a lot more of "So and so said" or talk about a specific preacher, author, or person and the insight that they share. The statements are made all the time, and I know that I have done the same. Sharing something that we have heard or read recently, a fresh... Continue Reading →
Taming the Tongue #Write31Days
The words we speak have the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21) in them. Yet without discipline, our mouth is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. The Word says that no one can tame the tongue and that it has the power to direct our lives. If we can not tame the tongue,... Continue Reading →
Discipline that doesn’t depart #Write31Days
I was raised in church. From age two to thirteen, if the doors were opened I was there. I also often attended other churches with my friends. My family developed the discipline of church in my life. It wasn't just about the building, although I didn't learn about a personal, intimate relationship with Christ as a... Continue Reading →
