I want to share a story with you that happened a few years ago. It is as relevant today as it was that day. I had planned an out-of-town trip with a friend. When she arrived to pick me up, it was obvious she was very upset. After getting settled in her vehicle, I asked, […]
There is something I have been mulling over in my mind for days. It started with seven of my favorite words… On earth as it is in heaven. (Mt. 6:10) As I studied this scripture it led me to more scriptures. In this chapter of Matthew, Jesus told us how to pray. It ended with […]
While studying about meditating on the Word of God, I came across some interesting facts about singing. I was reminded of a few things. I remembered how we learned many things in school with song. We used songs to learn the alphabet. We used song to learn our states, and even our constitution. I can […]
It was early in the morning. I was praying and worshipping God. I kept hearing Him speak something to my heart. Almost a whisper. More than a whisper, it sounded like a yearning. I could hear the yearning in His tone of voice. He whispered, “the abiding presence of God.” I began to pray that […]
I pulled in my daughter’s driveway Sunday afternoon. I was taking the grandkids home after spending a pleasant day with them. As I pulled in, I noticed her beautiful hanging baskets on her porch. I thought, “How nice and colorful those look!” I got out of the vehicle, as always, Brailee had to show me […]
I was flipping through a magazine recently when a sentence caught my attention. The headline read, “Nothing brings down a mountain like water.” My thoughts immediately went to the Word of God. Ephesian 5:26 talks about the washing of the water BY THE WORD. This is where my mind went. As I continued to study, […]
Recently I heard a question that caused me to reflect on life, my life in particular. The question was, “If you could go back 20-30 years, what advice would you give your younger self.” I believe this is something we should ask ourselves today – because those answers, the ones we have gained by wisdom […]
This morning in my spirit, I heard four small, yet profound words. “Move Forward in Victory.” Personally, I didn’t feel victory necessarily – but I don’t go by my feelings, I go by what God says either in speaking to my heart or in His Word. Therefore, it is time to move forward in victory. […]
Everything we have need of flows from one place, a relationship with God. Jesus said in John 15:5, “I am the vine; you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” We read book after book about formulas to get a […]
As I sat watching the flames dancing across the logs during the winter, my mind drifted back to the past several years. For some reason I began to think about the things that God has brought me through. There have been many. While I am so very thankful that God brought me through those things, […]
Technology has come a long way. One thing necessary for travel these days, at least for most people, is the handy dandy GPS or navigation system. It may be on your phone or in your vehicle or both. I will never forget the first time I used one. I was traveling to Ohio alone. I […]
He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 Oh, what truth this scripture tells!!! I was reading a story today about a football and how it never gets deflated in a game. Actually, I have never once thought about that. That football is hurled, kicked, squashed, […]
I woke up early and rolled over to get out of bed. Immediately, I heard a statement in my spirit. “God can do what doctors cannot do.” My mind quickly went to the woman with the issue of blood in Luke 8:43-47. And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent […]
I was listening to a minister the other day and he spoke about a time when he had a debt that was in the millions of dollars – and it kept growing each month. He prayed and prayed over it and it just kept getting worse. One day the Lord spoke to him and told […]
Did you know one of the remedies for trauma is to sing? It is! Isn’t that amazing. I discovered this one year when my daughter had a four-wheeler accident on her farm. Unfortunately, the four-wheeler landed on her, and she was banged up quite a bit. A couple days after one thing was bothering her […]
There is a scripture that has been on my mind a lot this week. It is found in 2 Corinthians 12. I am sure you are familiar with it. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast […]
This morning as I was praying, the Lord brought a scripture to mind that I want to share with you today. Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23 The Amplified says it like this; Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all […]
It has been said, “Some peace only comes after war.” This statement came to mind as I listened to a riveting story from a marine who had been given an assignment from his command during a time of war. His instruction was to visit front-line soldiers. The number of casualties were growing daily. His commander […]
My sister and I spent our Saturday making prayer quilts. It was a pleasant and peaceful day. While sewing, my sister didn’t get her block lined up exactly right in one spot. One small area on the entire quilt. She was stressing over this one little mistake. “Don’t worry about it, it will disappear when […]
Recently, as I walked into my back door, I suddenly heard the Lord speak to me. He simply said, “I am coming.” My heart leapt at these words! I knew He wasn’t talking about coming back for His church. I knew instantly, it was something different. So, I continued to listen for His voice. I […]