I do not have to convince you that our society needs prayer. Just look around. Yet, I believe that God can heal our land if we humble ourselves and pray and seek His face, and turn from our wicked ways (2 Chronicles 7:14). For we do not fight against flesh and blood but against the …
The fighters are in the ring. They are ready. Ladies and Gentleman, (in my Michael Buffer voice) let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!! Introducing first, in the red corner, draped in dark green, with an unprecedented number of knock-outs, trained by flesh, stands my IMPULSIVE self. In the blue corner, wearing the royal purple and gold, …
It is not the things we get, but the HEARTS WE TOUCH, that will measure our success in life. Jeanne Mayo Take a moment and reflect on these questions: For what will profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Mark 8:36 NKJV Don’t Lose Your Soul I read …
The thunderstorm in the middle of the night shook me out of my sleep. The angry baritone thunder was rumbling our house. The heavy rain and gusty winds’ howling noises were only getting louder. Yet, even in the darkness of the storm, beams of lightning flashed with such brilliance and awe. I was anticipating my …
My three year old currently has this enjoyment and infatuation for playing hide and seek. At first, I played along just to please his enthusiasm for the game. Now, I can honestly say it’s one of the most fun activities I do with him. When we first started playing the game, my son was horrible …
It’s officially June and my summer has begun. Since I teach, my summer months flow at a much slower pace than the whirlwind of the school year. To be honest, operating at an unhurried pace is not the norm for me. I’m used to quickly jumping from one task to another, staying busy, and on-the-go. …
I untie my hair bun at the end of a long work day, turn my head side to side and feel the weight of my hair toss freely. I close my eyes and open my hands toward heaven. No striving. No perfection. Just me and the Father. Worship moments like these remind me that I …
I thank God for my closed doors. For everything is beautiful in God’s timing. Even when I wanted something that I did not get, I thank God for reminding me I didn’t need it. In Him, I lack nothing and through His sovereign omniscient power, all things are working together for my good. This is …
We all deal with fear to some degree. If not careful, fear’s first cousin anxiety can hang around too. But the first thing to know is that the spirit of fear does not come from God! 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear…” In fact, He gives …
I truly left inspired after leaving church this particular Sunday and hearing the message by our guest pastor Randy Bezet. It was a beautiful reminder on how to look at pain in our lives. The truth of the matter is that pain is inevitable. Yet, misery is optional. We have all experienced or at some …