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 →
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 →
Just as a radio station comes in clearly when you tune to the proper channel, we have to train our ears to hear God’s truth above the noise of the world. Don’t be like those who “grumbled in their tents; they did not listen to the voice of the Lord.” … 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 →
It is so easy to get a bad attitude and start complaining and grumbling about life, politics, the economy, people, climate, health issues, the weather, the traffic, anything and everything. But when we grumble, we lose. We lose pieces of ourselves and opportunities to notice the good in life. We … Continue reading →
When we lived in Texas, we had a beautiful azalea bush in our backyard. Planted under a small tree for shade, we watered and tenderly cared for it, yet the azalea refused to grow. The rapid demise didn’t make sense until we pulled it from the ground and discovered the … Continue reading →
I’ve been burdened, driven, and desperate to do more for God. One night I woke with the words, “God and generals” running through my mind. I had no clue what that meant, but made a note to pray and see what God would reveal. For over two months, I couldn’t … Continue reading →
