I was listening to a message one day when I heard the man say this. He said, “Say this, “It is NOT my thought, it is only a voice.” That day it made perfect sense to me because I had some very negative things running through my mind. I initially thought they were MY thoughts, […]
I would dare say all of us desire to walk in the promises of God. All of us want to see signs, miracles and wonders. We all want to prosper and be in health. And, we all want to make it to heaven when we leave this earth. I can’t imagine anything worse than standing […]
One day I was talking with a friend about some things I was walking through. She made a statement to me that was so profound. We were talking about Job. She said, when Job’s friends questioned as to why this could be happening to him, God didn’t answer the why. Instead, God answered with who. […]
Today, I want you to stop and think about what you are thinking about. What is consuming your thoughts? Perhaps you find yourself in a battle of sorts. Maybe over health, or finances, or family issues. If so, what do you think about most of the time? I have said it before, but I will […]
As I strolled through the hall of my home one bright morning, my mind was filled with thoughts of the New Year that is here. Suddenly, a clear and gentle voice pierced the stillness—interrupting my thoughts. The Lord spoke five words that resonated deeply: “It’s time for the new.” In that moment, a flood of […]
This time of year, causes me to look back and reflect. That’s just what I have been doing this week. I have been reflecting on the second Christmas after we buried Jesse and then Tanya. It was the holidays; my grandchildren were so excited. Me, I could not shake the depression and darkness I was […]
I had a dream Saturday night. It was a quick dream, perhaps no longer than a few minutes. Even with the shortness of it, it spoke volumes to me. In my dream, I was riding in the vehicle with Breanne, my daughter. In the back seat were my grandkids, Bryson and Brailee. I could see […]
Today I began to think about something that happened a few years ago when we were renovating my home. It was a Saturday night, while I was getting ready for bed, my thought was, “I have never been more exhausted in my life.” Breanne, her husband, Brandon and I had spent the entire week taking […]
A slower pace sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? However, to most people it also seems impossible. For most of us, slowing down doesn’t appear to be on the horizon. Yet, that is what I feel God is saying to someone today; Slow down We live in a fast-paced world. Fast vehicles, fast internet, fast food, fast […]
For several years, I leased my home. If something needed repair, large or small, I simply called the landlord, and he came right over and fixed it. It was nice. I didn’t have to be concerned about anything. It’s different as a homeowner. A couple weeks ago I noticed the sink in my master bath […]
A few years ago, my grandson, Bryson and his Mom learned to play guitar. It has been quite enjoyable for me, especially during the holiday season. Almost daily I would get to hear acoustic Christmas music. It has caused me to think a little deeper about the words to the most loved Christmas songs. I […]
And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; […]
Luke 2:7 is a very familiar story, especially at this time of year. Scripture says it this way, “While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was […]
I can hardly believe we are in December! It seems impossible that Christmas is almost here, but here we are. I love this time of year. I love Christmas, and I love giving—not just at Christmas, but throughout the year. While I know Christmas is not solely about giving, in many ways, it is. God […]
In Genesis 1, we read; So, God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over […]
He prepares me for battle; he strengthens me to draw a bow of bronze. Psalm 18:34 In the past few days I have thought about a story a friend once told me about the Winchester Rifle, and when it was first invented. She shared with me how, the military had the rifles and used them […]
Sometimes kids amaze me. Especially when they throw the words you have been trying to teach them back at you. The other day, Breanne and I, were having a conversation about work. I made the following statement… “If we are going to do this project, we should do it now. We don’t always have good […]
When I awoke this morning, the first words I heard were…blessed to be a blessing. In Genesis 12:2, God told Abraham that He was going to bless him abundantly. He went on to say that Abraham would, in turn, be a blessing to others. I love how the Amplified Bible says it. And I will […]
I could feel it in my spirit. I could sense it in the atmosphere…this day would be an important day. I had felt it for weeks, somehow I knew, getting past this day was going to be important in my walk with God. One would imagine, based on the feelings I was having, something significant […]
One past Christmas season, Kelita sent me pictures of her Christmas decorations. I fell in love with her wonderful display of vintage pinecones ornaments. I told her how lovely I thought they were. Not too long after that, she sent me a beautiful green, vintage pinecone that year, to start my own collection, she said. […]