POD #6: Your Royal Highness: There was a time in my life that I thought I was the crowned queen of the world. It was a fantasy world that many of the members allowed me to fill. Yes, my world was small, but I believed that it revolved around me. When I became a mother,... Continue Reading →
My word this year is growth. Not accidental, but intentional. These thoughts are guided by a devotional. In order to grow, (Things to Abandon for Spiritual Growth, Brian Price) I must abandon competition. I am not running someone else's race or against someone else. I must abandon materialism. I must acknowledge God as the source... Continue Reading →
Last month my husband bought me a new truck. Prior to getting it, I had only driven a truck twice, and have driven a small car for the past four years. It is definitely taking some getting use too in the driving department. One thing I have really enjoyed about this truck is the dashboard has... Continue Reading →
Temptation - we all face it, yet most never talk about it. It hides in the dark areas of our life. The temptation whispers, "No one need know." but the condemnation from the guilt and shame of giving in to temptation shouts. We believe the lie that we are alone in our temptation. We believe the lie that no... Continue Reading →
In Genesis 22 we find the story of Abraham and Isaac. Abraham had been given a promise that seemed impossible back in Genesis 12:1-3. The promise to become the father of many nations was first given when Abraham was seventy-five years old. At eighty-six years old he took things into his own hands and birthed a son... Continue Reading →
God has called us all to give. So many people think that they have nothing to offer. Yet, we all have just what we need to give. God not only tells us what to give, who to give to, but also how to give. He set the perfect example for us and gave us clear instructions in... Continue Reading →
Scripture - Admit your faults to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous man has great power and wonderful results. James 5:16 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - God promises that when we are honest with others about our faults and pray... Continue Reading →
Scripture - And if we really know he is listening when we talk to him and make our requests, then we can be sure that he will answer us. Thoughts about what this Scripture means - God promises to listen to our prayers and answer. Application to my life - I very much dislike having... 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 →
Restoring Voice 