(I was blessed to be one of the speakers at our church’s women’s retreat last weekend. At the request of several people, I will be sharing online the things I discussed with our women. This is the first offering.) I think most of us have either loved someone or been … Continue reading →
The enemy loves when I focus on myself because inward focus is self-consuming — consuming thoughts, time, and energy. Self-focus is any easy target by the enemy, because self-needs are so very needy. When consumed with self, that one is self-consumed. Self-focus devours, bite by bite until nothing is left … Continue reading →
Hints of green play in the top of the trees and early flowering plants bless with colorful blooms. Spring is finally starting to show signs of new growth, and I’m so ready for a season budding with fresh hope. I’ve been frazzled and antsy, desperate for answered prayers and to … Continue reading →
My dream has always been to own a cabin in the mountains, a log home with a river or stream where I could walk in the trees or sit by the water and commune with God. I prayed, watched, waited, searched, cried, begged, pleaded, and hoped that one day the … Continue reading →
Paul wrote to the Corinthians and the Ephesians regarding spiritual gifts. Each of us are equipped and gifted by the Holy Spirit for God’s kingdom. Isn’t that amazingly cool! Every single one of us is gifted in Christ. Wow and wahoo! Unfortunately, in the turbulence of the world’s difficulties, life … Continue reading →
The other day, while I walked and listened to praise music, caught up in the joy of worship, I felt like my hair was standing on end. (Really! I even stopped and took a selfie to check.) No outward signs, but what delight as my spirit soared to the heavens. … Continue reading →
I busied myself during the day, praying and hoping God would download a marvelous devotion for me to share. I prayed, completed my Bible study, worked in the yard, cleaned house, cooked meals, prayed, stared at the computer, and still nothing came. My days were hit and miss with revelation … Continue reading →
