Don’t allow the enemy to steal your song. In the book of Joshua, Israel was defeated at the battle of Ai because of one man’s disobedience. The man was stoned and heaps of stone was placed on his burial site. That placed became know as the Valley of Achor and was forever known to Israel as a place of sin and great failure. But in Hosea, during a time when...
Talk to Yourself
Mass shootings. Political debates. Family and friends suffering loss. Unfavorable doctor’s diagnosis. It can be overwhelming and depression can stand at the door and knock loudly and aggressively. This past spring, for a little while, I lost sight of who I was in God. I allowed the cares of this world to speak louder than the peace of God. I allowed others to define me. I opened the door for...
He is Enough
This morning, I was asking God for direction on a certain situation. I’m contemplating making a change and I asked the Lord, should I try something new. The first thing I heard was something my wise husband says all the time, “No matter where you go, there you are.” That saying is my husband’s constant reminder that happiness is not external, it’s internal. What is the external circumstance that you...
Life Lesson – Cheerfulness
“Live a cheerful life, without complaining or division among yourselves.” Philippians 2:14 TPT We have been testing all week at work. Tuesday, I walked into the room to test and the desks were in disarray. The previous person who tested in the room did not leave the room test ready. So along with setting up the computers, I now had to rearrange the desks. This ticked me off. Even though...
God’s Joy
Yesterday in worship, a powerful word went forth about breaking chains. It began with a word about physical healing but I needed healing from some “heart issues”, so I received accordingly. At the end, our worship leader began to declare, “The Joy of the Lord is my Strength.” I asked the Holy Spirit, “What does that mean?” He replied, “God’s joy is your strength.” Lately, the Holy Spirit has been...
Got Wine?
Jesus has come! The Savior of the World. God incarnate. Love personified. To announce His coming, He performs His first miracle – Turn Water into Wine. Why wine? Wine symbolizes life. Jesus came to give us life abundantly. In turning the water into wine, Jesus took the ordinary and made it extraordinary. He wants to do the same with us. He has come to take our day-to-day, ordinary lives and...
I Choose Joy!
What exactly is joy? What does it look like? When most of us think of a joyful person, we think of someone with a Pollyanna attitude who no matter what the circumstance seems to always be smiling and in a good mood. Yes, the kind of person most of us want to punch in the face and yell, “Get a clue! My life is difficult.” The word for joy in...
Got Trouble?
According to James, your trouble is just an opportunity for great joy! Why? Your trouble is an opportunity to experience a miracle. Your trouble is another opportunity to see God heal. Your trouble is another opportunity for God to reveal a new aspect of His character. In the storm, you will see God’s faithfulness, His love, and experience His comfort. The storm is temporary but the lessons learned in the...