David had lost everything. EVERYTHING. His wives and children had been kidnapped. His village burned. His men despised him and wanted to stone him. He was at his lowest point. What did he do? What are you doing month 5 of a pandemic? After 3 month’s of racial unrest? In the middle of a divisive election? With the prospect of more remote learning? When finances are thin? What are doing?...
Overcoming Fear
Fear is dastardly. It’s job is to distract and dismay us from doing what we are called to do – love people. Fear separates. Fear sows seeds us of distrust. Fear believes the worst in people. Fear causes us to lock our doors, close our blinds, secure our resources and protect ourselves from “them”. Fear is a liar. But if I allow fear to set my agenda, I have allowed...
Prepared For Battle
Tonight I begin leading a Women’s Bible Study. For 10 weeks, we will explore who we are in Christ and what we possess as believers. I think this is an important topic and apparently so does the enemy. As I write this, I am sick. I hardly ever get sick. Over the last few weeks as I have been writing the book, I’ve been bombarded with thoughts of insignificance and...
How To Fight a Spiritual Battle
Praise God for who He is. Declare His goodness, declare His majesty. Declare His All-Mightyness. Declare He has authority over whatever situation you are facing. Ask God to teach you to fight. Ask for wisdom, ask Him what is the root of the issue. Get your game plan from Him. Do not allow fear to enter your heart. No matter what the battle, know God leads us in a triumphant...