The walls were thick and high. The conquest insurmountable. The opposition large and fierce. The defenses intractable. Sound familiar? I could be talking about a strong-willed toddler or teenager, or a persistent sinful thought pattern. I might be talking about a job God has called me to do, about the Read more
Instead, they were longing for a better country – a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. – Hebrews 11:16 God has led us to some faith-stretching places — places where His direct provision was Read more
Part of me wants to apologize for not putting out a post last week. Part of me hopes you didn’t notice and the rest of me hopes you all were desperate to hear from me…Yeah, so there’s that. The bottom line is: this is supposed to be a glimpse into Read more
Just because the calendar says it’s mid-January does not mean I am done with Christmas! It’s not just because the beautiful decorations will have to be put away. I didn’t put out much of the knick-knackery I have. My decorating was simple and very purposeful this year. I wanted to Read more
I did not do self-control well last night after coming home from an afternoon and evening of being used to disciple, challenge, encourage and comfort. My weight has crept up again (Thank you, yummy Christmas goodies.) and I have a doctor’s appointment this week. Last time there were congratulations. This Read more
I discovered this morning that I have been writing 2020 on my journal entries for a whole week! “Understandable,” you say, “It happens to people every year.” Perhaps…but I have also written DECEMBER!!! This is a picture of how life has felt: “Groundhog Day”…over and over, the same day, full Read more
During a lively question-and-answer time that included the subjects of heaven, hell, the New Jerusalem, and why it wasn’t creepy for all those who belong to Jesus to be His Bride, the Lego platform on my dining room table was adorned with all the yellow bricks, eaves and flats I Read more
Some humans are innately organized…and then there’s me. And my life is full of things that change, shift and move without consulting me. The nerve! My weekly calendar is a large presentation board populated with sticky notes…because they often need to be rearranged. Family emergencies, household disasters, memory failures, car Read more
Yesterday was a day full of ministry opportunities. It was a day of revelation and insight, confession and restoration, battle and victory. In all this, Jesus is the mighty Victor. Overcomer is His name: He overcame Satan’s plot to destroy God’s glory and usurp His throne; He overcame death through Read more
Following Jesus every day in the everyday, sometimes my times alone with Him are a little too everyday! They can become more like a business transaction than a lovers’ tryst, or worse, a loveless marriage. Hosea chapter 3 paints a heart-breaking picture of one man’s faithful love for a very Read more