Strengthening of Families Family life is hard. It requires the constant need to put another’s need above your own. It requires unconditional love, sacrifice, and hard work. It requires constant forgiveness. It requires a revelation of God’s love. I know too many families strained, distant, not in fellowship. It breaks my heart. In 2020, I want to see children come home, marriages strengthen and siblings reconciled. Pray with me. “Father,...
Preemptive Strike – Day 5
Praying for my pre-Christian Loved One’s In 2020, I want to see some very precious family members come to a saving knowledge of Christ. Paul prophesied to the prison guard, “You and your household shall be saved.” I’m speaking that over my family. I want to see me and my family on fire for God. How about you? Pray with me. “Father, I thank you that you love (name your...
Family Life
This was an amazing Thanksgiving. All of my children were home. We had new friends with us this year. No drama. But the highlight of this year’s Thanksgiving was meeting my brother, Larry, for the first time. You see, this summer I discovered I had a brother I did not know existed. He is the spitting image of my dad. When it was confirmed by DNA Larry was our...
Family
Yesterday, because of some recent developments, I was thinking about my family’s history – my lineage. As I thought about it, there was this shame that came upon me because of the decisions made by people before me and even choices I have made. I found myself saying, “Man, my family is pretty screwed up.” Immediately the Holy Spirit said, “So was Jesus’ family.” Jesus’ earthly lineage is filled with...
I Have a Table
I grew up in a blended family, the youngest of seven. Holidays were full of family, laughter, nieces & nephews who were like cousins. The dinner conversations were loud with everyone talking at the same time. Everyone in my family had an opinion and we shared them freely. When James and I started our little family in North Carolina, 950 miles, 16 hours away from family, we soon discovered the...
Guess Who Is Coming to Dinner
The Holidays can be hard. We share a meal with Sarcastic Sam. Belittling Betty. Alchoholic Adam. Political Paul. Politically incorrect Paula. Sensitive Susan. Atheist Allen. All are forced to sit around a table when the only thing they have in common is DNA. If the Holidays are stressful and even if they aren’t, here is a recipe that is sure to make your day better: Rejoice Always. Pray Continually. Give...