At night when I can’t sleep, I’ll often praise the Lord by going through the alphabet to find names and descriptions for our wonderful God. I find joy as I recount His wonders, my mind settles, my soul rests, and peace enfolds as I drift off to sleep. Praise the … Continue reading →
What we see as a trap, God often uses as opportunities. The Israelites were trapped at the Red Sea, but God set the trap for the destruction of Pharaoh and his army (Exodus 14). And, God’s power and protection were displayed, and God was honored and glorified. Elijah looked trapped … Continue reading →
The other night I dreamed a pastor was telling everyone to hold something like a warm compress to their chests for two minutes and think about God. The idea sounded good, and yet in my mind; I heard the words “Run to the fire.” I woke and wondered how often … Continue reading →
While praying for a friend’s upcoming ministry conference, in my spirit I could “see” a dark place, a place with much opposition. I felt there was much hard ground to navigate, much darkness, but as I prayed I could “see” a crack in the earth, a dark crack opening and … Continue reading →
Fall arrived on the calendar, yet the air remained warm. Trees with their still-green leaves swayed in the wind. Mesmerized, I sat under a tall oak tree and breathed deep of the beauty of God’s nature. The gentle waving motion of the trees beckoned to bring focus up to the … Continue reading →
