I️ know…yes, I️ know…I️ hear you. It’s too early in the Lent season to talk about JOY. It needs to wait until the end. It is the goal. The end. The grand finale. When Jesus is raised from the grave it results in an inexpressible, exuberant, uncontainable JOY. YES, of course, it does (or at… Continue reading
LENT: HOLY & WHOLE
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love Ephesians 1:3-4 Today is Ash Wednesday. It is a… Continue reading
The Lord is my Shepherd
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I will fear no evil, for you are with me;… Continue reading
What is God Up To…Really?
There are times when life just doesn’t seem to go right. Debt is piling up. The marriage is tense. Health is cratering. The world seems to be falling apart. And to add to the misery, you endlessly hit every red light. What is God up to…really? The inner battle stays brewing…even when you know it… Continue reading
Happy Thanks-Giving!
Happy Thanksgiving! I truly hope it is a fun-filled day of laughter, community, and great joy. I know that our family experiences will widely vary and for some, it will be a time of great restoration while others are dreading what is to come. Whatever your circumstances, may you find some encouragement from the words… Continue reading
Why Don’t I️ Hear God Speaking?
Once we pass the first hurdle that God still speaks today, we have a second hurdle looming. I️ believe God can speak…I️ just don’t hear Him speaking to me. Sound familiar? We hear other people talk about how God is speaking to them, and often wonder why we do not have the same experience. We… Continue reading