When I Don’t Get What I Want…
God blessed my husband and me with four boys. I confess there were days, when I questioned whether it was a blessing or not.
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Treasure in Jars of Clay
I know without a shadow of a doubt that I am a fragile clay jar. God uses broken and messed up people like you and me, isn’t that amazing?! When we are cracked clay…
A New Year’s Resolution
So this year – I’m not holding back, I refuse to play it safe. I’m making a list and trusting in God’s power to enable me to keep them. And if I fail -…
In the Middle of the Mess
I believe the author of Habakkuk is telling us where true peace is found. It isn’t the absence of chaos, but rather knowing where to go for sanctuary in the middle of it. This…
Eyes Wide Open
I’m learning that my obedience and desire for God’s will instead of my own is directly related to my love for God.
Our True Power Source
Are you running around "changing light bulbs and turning on switches" and have neglected to plug yourself into the Power Source? Are you hoping to "fix" your life and then come to Jesus?
Great Expectations
I don’t understand God sometimes! To be honest, it’s really most of the time. Why doesn’t He clearly reveal Himself to me? Why does He often leave me guessing at who He is and what…
Take Your Cue from Fear and Trust God
Fear stalked me like a lion seeking prey, ready to pounce at any moment. It was a paralyzing terror that threatened to overwhelm me, especially in the dark hours of the night.
Comforts Primal Call
I’m ashamed at how easily I slide into a faith that is only concerned about my comfort and not God’s ways.
A Hope that Doesn’t Disappoint
Dear God, thank You that You have given us a reason to live. What would it be like to live without hope? And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has…
One Boot at a Time
What’s your mountain? I suddenly realized I’d been fixating on my mountain instead of fixing my eyes on my God. I assumed I would climb this mountain in one gigantic impossible leap, instead of…
Chains of Perfectionism
Are you a perfectionist? Do you find yourself needing to be perfect in everything, never allowing people or for that matter, God to see your flaws?
Thank You, Jesus
Thank you, Jesus . . . for allowing me to know You! You have given me Your Word so that I may know You. This isn’t a casual relationship but an intimate, personal, all-consuming…
Forgotten Miracles
“Our ancestors in Egypt were not impressed by the Lord’s miraculous deeds. They soon forgot His many acts of kindness to them. Instead, they rebelled ..
Outlandish Faith
When everyone else was trembling in fear, Caleb and Joshua were ready to march ahead. Who does that? Why would they believe when everyone else did not?
Religion or Relationship?
If you have struggled, like me, with having an intimate relationship with God, I encourage you to let go of the checklist and just BE with Him. He is waiting, inviting you to grab…
One Breath
I’m reminded of how fragile life can be and how easily I forget that it is so. I get glimpses and reminders of my eternal destination but they are all too quickly swallowed in…
The Treasure Box
“. . . But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” What were those things she stored in her “treasure box”?
His Listening Heart
We all have a yearning deep in our soul to be heard and understood, love and valued for who we are. Do you ever secretly wonder if God is the same way?
Out of the Box
God is bigger than I will ever understand. Greater than I can ever imagine and more powerful than a locomotive! He’s my true Superhero! So what is keeping me from praying Superhero prayers?
A Life Well-Lived
Deep down at the core of who she was, she believed that God was GOOD no matter how things might seem. She tasted of His goodness and knew Him in ways I only dreamed…