In the early 1950’s in Russia, a group of three youth pastors, even in the face of communist opposition, were helping organize house churches. God was moving, and the pastors felt led to have a conference for the young people so they wouldn’t become discouraged and would know they weren’t … 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 →
Sweet hubby and I were very proud of ourselves for eating healthy. Unfortunately, I quietly went to my office, shut the door, and ate a stash of candy. My body was not happy. The result? A sick stomach and regret at my failure. Ugh. I should have stayed with the … Continue reading →
When a person works in a coal mine, they dig out what they find in the earth, and coal dust covers their bodies. If you stood outside a mine at quitting time, it would be very obvious who had worked in the shaft. Every step the workers took, everything they … Continue reading →
If Satan is coming against you like a flood, run to God. Run to His word, for Jesus tells us His truth sets us free. As we read God’s word, meditate on His truth, we find answers, strength, wisdom, and the reality of who we are in God and the might … Continue reading →
I’m having the most fun thinking about the Psalms and how God gave us visuals in the New Testament through His Son, Jesus. I think I could spend several months discovering the beautiful images of His love and provision. Here are just a few examples of what I found…. “Let … Continue reading →
The fall afternoon beckoned, and a friend and I drove to a local park to enjoy the beautiful weather. Birds happily chirped as a slight breeze played among the red, yellow, and brown trees lining the paved path. Deep in conversation we barely noticed our surroundings, until the winding trail … Continue reading →
