Thoughts By Idelette McVicker

2026-04-11

Blessings from the Lord

I am learning that God’s perspective on blessing is so much greater than ours.

2026-02-27

Jesus is My Hero

This is our Jesus, amazing God who became man, my Superhero. He broke through and created space for each and every one of us.

2025-12-27

Urgency

I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” John 4:35 How are you living from an understanding of the urgency of the day? How will you seize this day?

2025-11-18

The Lord is My Shepherd

I started a 40-day fast, abstaining from spending, acquiring and shopping. Thankfully my husband eagerly accepted the challenge to shop for groceries and necessities.

2025-10-31

In Spite of the Circumstances

“What am I going to praise You for?” she thought. “Everything I see is a mess.” “For who I am,” came the answer.

2025-09-19

Blessings from the Lord

It struck me that if children are a blessing from the Lord, then God must actually be looking upon us as blessings too! Since we are “His children God is our Heavenly Father” God also views us as a blessing to Himself.

2025-09-02

Endowed with Splendor

Are you clothed in splendor? we don’t achieve splendor, nor can we buy it. Instead, we are given it from heaven.

2025-06-20

Enthusiasm

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." I find God in the places where I am most enthusiastic.

2025-05-27

Facing the Lions

Thank You, God, that You grow me in my capacity and strength to face the challenges of every day. I bring my lions to You right now.

2025-05-12

When Life Isn’t Easy

Take Heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Too often I’m enchanted into thinking that life should be easy. I want it to hum ahead. I want the days to flow beautifully without sticking and clunking and crashing.

2025-04-30

An Act of Devotion

Psalm 135:5 “I know the greatness of the Lord -that our Lord is greater than any other god.” Prayer: Dear Father, I am devoted to You. May I center my day around You today, so that I can walk in the great Love You have for me.

2025-04-11

Celebrate Freedom

Father, thank You for my freedom. I don’t take it for granted. I receive and embrace this freedom that makes me free body, soul and spirit.

2025-03-20

Inviting God into the Chaos

Whenever I get to a place where life seems more than I can handle, there’s that still, small voice that nudges me: “Remember, be still & know that I am God..”

2025-03-07

There is Room

Where do You need Jesus to make room for you? Where are you called to make room for someone else?

2025-02-01

Landscape of the Soul

God is in the restoration business. He restored the Psalmist David’s soul and He desires to restore every soul.

2024-12-25

Born into the World

While everyone is focused on the seemingly important events of the day, Jesus, Savior of the world, is born in a manger. Jesus pierces through our activity and calls us to come and adore Him … to see the wonder of His birth.

2024-11-13

Write the Vision

Is your life on the right track? What does your picture of success look like?

2024-11-09

Waking up to Life

I remember when Jesus became the center of my life. There was life before Jesus and life after Jesus.

2024-10-16

The Longing for Family

One of our deepest desires is to belong and know that, in spite of what we do, we will be loved and accepted.

2024-10-07

Jesus Recycles

“And this is the will of Him who sent me that I should lose nothing

2024-10-03

Becoming a Fool for God

“Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the

2024-07-14

Store of Salvation

In Isaiah, the Lord refers to himself as a store! A rich store filled with everything good, beautiful and necessary for abundant life.

2024-06-26

Journey into Wholeness

Prayer: Thank you, Jesus, for taking us through the process of life. We long for your healing and your renewal of all your people, however you choose to pour it out on us. May your Kingdom come. We love you, Amen.

2024-03-30

In Our Place

In our brokenness and pain, we can come to Jesus and see Him bent over, agonizing in the Garden. He's been there. He understands. And He provides comfort for those who mourn; He binds up the broken-hearted. He proclaims freedom for the captives.

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