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The Lifter of my Head
Prayer – Lord, my head hangs low with the burdens I am carrying. Be my shield, show me your glory and lift my head up now. In the mighty name of Jesus I pray.…
Let God See You Naked
Is it possible that we lack David’s bravery because we don’t fully trust God? We may ask: What will He ask me to change? What will it cost me? But there’s nothing to fear.…
His Breath in Our Lungs
"It's your breath in our lungs..."* We frequently sing those words in Sunday worship but they carry far greater impact since my husband's recent illness.
It Takes Practice
Practice - leads to and feeds the practice of stillness. Practice of what?
In Our Weakness
Sometimes our prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling and fall to the floor. Other times, we are overcome with emotion and the words of our prayers can't capture what's in our hearts.
A Grumbly Heart
It was a time in my life when I was not happy with the decisions that were being made around me. I had a grumbly heart!
Love is Not Easily Provoked
When I find myself getting impatient, angry, or irritated at someone or a situation, the Holy Spirit brings this verse to mind.
Important Moments
What words are you saying to someone else that will imprint on their memory and shape their identity? The seeds of your words can reap joy, today and later on.
Because of You
Thought for the day: Don't ever sell short what God can do "because of you."
Is Your Life a Little Crazy Right Now?
God's divine power is ready to go to work on your behalf. Invite Him into your circumstance today. Name it specifically to Him.
God Uses Our Suffering
Life is full of trouble. But in the hands of a loving God, our suffering is being used for eternal purposes.
Joy in Hard Times
If you are going through hardship, take heart. You are not alone my sister, my brother. There are faithful people around you that can relate and help you through it. All the while, God…
It Is Time
It is not about how gifted and Anointed you are. It is not about demons and warfare, It is about your obedience, to God!
The Dark and Lonely Closet of Regret
Regret is like a hot potato. Hold onto it for any period of time and it will burn you. Regret basically leaves God out of the picture.
Build Your House on the Rock
Remember Jesus’ parable about the two builders who each built a house? One built on cheap, easy-to-access-sand. The other built on costly, difficult-to-reach rock.
Cockroach on the Keyboard
A story of a cockroach on a piano keyboard. Some problems we may face are not so easily resolved as a cockroach on a keyboard.
Leading by Example
When Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, he did more than wash off the dust from their busy days. He gave them a picture of what it looks like to participate in God’s kingdom. Christ…
Living Wisely
Are you living as God desires—turning from sin and progressing in holiness. Does His Word fill your mind and shape your thoughts, behavior, and attitudes? Are you yielding to the Holy Spirit so He…
Enthusiasm
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." I find God in the places where I am most enthusiastic.
True Forgiveness
“He is my child and I love him.” That’s the kind of God I serve. God will forgive, cleanse and deliver us from our unrighteousness.