As I mentioned last week, I am juggling four major projects at the moment. By the time last Friday arrived, I was sleep deprived and anxious. These four projects consumed my every thought. But Friday night, I met with some amazing women and they prayed for me. Saturday, God gave me a word: “Never doubt God’s mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely...
Undone by Your Own Writings
When God uses your own words to answer your prayer… James and I need to make a decision that will have significant impact on our lives. We have been praying for wisdom. Last night as I am proofing my new book, “Touched”, I read this powerful statement I wrote months ago: “God has seen fit to give us the mind of Christ. As a co-heir with Christ, I can think...
Embrace Your ‘No’ Power
Stress free holidays, huh? Makes you want to laugh right? Stress free holidays only happen in Hallmark movies (unless it’s a dramatic amount of stress followed by being saved by the man of your dreams and shortly getting engaged after–that might be in a Hallmark movie, also). I am all about avoiding negative feelings (if you know anything about the Enneagram—yes, I’m a 7). So, you best believe I’ve tried...
God vs. The Storm
I refuse to be motivated by fear. Therefore, this week has been difficult for me with everyone panicking about the storm. I wanted to be prepared but not participate in the hullabaloo of waiting in long lines and driving all over to find water. So Tuesday morning, God was speaking to me about His power but my husband turned on the TV and Elizabeth Gardner was talking about the power...
Junk Mail and Bills
Yesterday, my daughter, her friend and I strolled through Little Italy. A sign on a business’ mailbox, caught my attention: NO JUNK MAIL. I told the young ladies, “When I get home, I’m going to make a sign for my mailbox: No Junk Mail, No Bills, Just checks and Happy Thoughts.” My daughter’s friend quickly pointed out the ‘flaw’ in my logic, reminding me why it was necessary to receive...
Yoked
Bills are due. Unfavorable medical diagnosis. Deadline is approaching. Political turmoil. Children making bad decisions. Strained family relationship. Overwhelmed at work. What has you stressed this morning? What is demanding your attention? What is causing your sleepless nights? Jesus has given us a promise to not only relieve the stress but to give us rest. Bring your worries, your cares, your burdens, your sleepless nights to Him and He in...
Wearing the Right Shoes
The right pair of shoes are important. I like cute sandals and high heels but I wouldn’t want to wear them if I were mowing the lawn, running a long distance or in a battle. There is a time for fashion and a time to be practical. The Roman empire knew this. Footwear played a major role in establishing the Roman Empire. The Roman soldier wore sandals with hobnails in...
Raging Storms
This morning, my quiet time is not so quiet. My mind is a flutter with so many thoughts and concerns. My heart is heavy for the kids taken away from their parents and are in temporary shelters. My brain is thinking about the many things I want to accomplish – finish writing this bible study, meet with the youth, write tests for next semester, loose 10 lbs, clean out the...
Jehovah Shalom
Seven years in captivity. Seven years hiding in caves and dens. Seven years of being plundered and abused. Seven years of fear and hopelessness. But then, an angel of the Lord appeared to an unlikely hero. He appeared to a man with little self-esteem, who was fearful, hiding in cave and gave him a promise: “The LORD said to him, “Peace to you, do not fear; you shall not die.”...
Election Season Peace
As Christians we have the fruit of peace within us. Nonetheless we are also instructed to pursue or seek peace. I don’t know about you, but during this election season, I find myself constantly fighting for peace. There are so many negative ads and fb posts that we can begin to believe the lie that If our candidate isn’t chosen, we are doomed. So how do we seek peace during...