Each year, I have goals: spiritual goals, physical goals, and financial goals. This past weekend, I was thinking about my financial goals for 2024 and what it would take to reach those goals before the year ends. As with most people unexpected things arise through the year that we are not prepared for or expecting […]
In Exodus 16, we read about God feeding the children of Israel with daily manna. Then the Lord said to Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you. And the people shall go out and gather a certain quota every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in My law […]
Over the weekend, I tuned in to an online message. While listening, I had a profound realization about myself. I discovered that I had unconsciously let go of some of God’s promises, one of which was particularly significant. Even more significant, I realized that in the process of letting go, I had inadvertently limited what […]
I can hardly believe we are at the end of September. This year has been a blur. That is what was going through my mind one morning as I awoke. Suddenly a profound thought burst into my mind. “Find the Joy.” This past year has been challenging for many of us. We’ve had to work […]
I have not only heard it once but numerous times this month. “You are a product of your environment.” “You become like who you hang around.” Over and over again, I heard a statement to this effect. It is true. We do become like who we hang around. Years ago, someone shared something with me […]
Today I am going to write on a subject that keeps coming up this year – actually it has for a few years now. I am speaking of the REST OF GOD….ENTERING INTO HIS REST… Early in 2020, God gave me this scripture. But now the Lord my God has given me rest on every […]
As I navigated the curve in the road, my gaze was drawn to a sight in the middle of the pavement. I promptly eased off the accelerator to give the deer the time and space it needed to decide on its next move. As he pondered his options, he contemplated the two diverging paths ahead. […]
As I recall, it was either late June or early July when this incident took place. I strolled slowly towards my mailbox, soaking in the warm summer air. Suddenly, a flash of color caught my attention, causing me to look down in curiosity. To my bewilderment, I discovered an enormous, vibrant fall leaf lying before […]
The Bible uses the analogy of a ship’s rudder to illustrate the power of the tongue. Just as a small rudder directs the course of a large ship, our words have the potential to guide and shape the direction of our lives and those around us. It is a powerful reminder of our speech’s impact, […]
“It is during the darkest moments of our life that we must shift our focus to clearly see the light.” I thought of this one day as my daughter shared an insightful truth. My daughter deals with anxiety sometimes, particularly when driving over long bridges above deep waters. She has prayed and is finding ways […]
I heard a statement in my heart the other day when I was praying for someone: “They have surrendered to Me as Savior, but they have not surrendered to Me as Lord.” Wow. I have never thought of that before – yet it explains so much. All of us who are born again have surrendered […]
“Why are we making another deposit today? We just made one yesterday,” Breanne asked. It was a valid question, as we typically only make deposits a few times weekly. “I don’t know,” I replied. “I just feel that we should make a deposit today with what came in.” As I turned and walked out of […]
The morning had a leisurely pace to it. I had decided to spend the day puttering around the house, taking care of cleaning and other odds and ends. With that in mind, I started my day by brushing my teeth, washing my face, and changing into comfortable lounge pants and a soft T-shirt. I swept […]
Last week, I received a birthday card from a ministry partner. Inside was a magnetic bookmark with the word “blessing.” I was touched by this nice gesture and decided to take it to my office to use when I read. Hours had passed before I decided to reach for the small bookmark again. I lifted […]
Pressure. We all experience it in one form or another, sometimes daily. It may come from family issues, work deadlines, finances, kids, or other life challenges. The weight of these things may at times feel like more than we can bear, yet God promises His grace is sufficient for us, and it is. Still, these […]
Hope is only as strong as its source. I recently encountered these words while praying for widespread hopelessness in our nation and across the globe. The impactful statement made me reassess the true foundation of my hope. So, let’s begin by delving into the meaning of hope. Hope, as defined in the dictionary, is a […]
After studying the peace of God, I heard a statement that caught my attention. It was, if you protect your peace, your peace will protect you. I pondered this statement for a few days. While I knew it was true, I searched for a scripture to confirm it. I did not have to look very far. Philippians […]
I once saw words in an advertisement that caught my attention. The bold, lettered words said, Plan Your Day…Grow Your Life. Proverbs 16:3 in the Amplified Bible says, Commit your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him], and your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance]. We can’t be successful without […]
“Sometimes, we prune when we should be uprooting.” These are the words God spoke to my heart one day as I read a ministry partner’s email. I want to share a portion of her email with you… “Just one loss after another, all feeling so out of our control, & feeling like the most awkward […]
I’ve always loved the morning after a storm. One such morning, I woke up early after a powerful overnight storm caused a power outage. There was a lot of thunder, lightning, and strong winds. I wasn’t sure what I would wake up to. As I opened the curtains, I was greeted with a breathtaking sunrise […]