“What should I be learning from this? Lord, I don’t want to repeat this lesson!” When I struggle with challenges in life, this is my prayer. I base my prayer on Deuteronomy 8:2 and others like it.
God leads us . . .
Read More“What should I be learning from this? Lord, I don’t want to repeat this lesson!” When I struggle with challenges in life, this is my prayer. I base my prayer on Deuteronomy 8:2 and others like it.
God leads us . . .
Read MoreMy husband and I have been married for 37 years, and we have settled into a companionable silence. Of course, we do share stories and . . .
Read MoreDo you feel you work hard, yet see very little fruit? Do you feel as if you put your hard-earned wages in a purse with holes?
Read MoreI confess these verses confused me as a new believer. At that time, I read the Bible as disjointed stories, like stitching together thousands of Sunday school lessons.
In that light, the story of Jesus shining in His glory . . . .
Read More. . . the worship leaders were simply playing softly for a long stretch.
I don't know what they were doing during that time; I never opened my eyes. I was having my own encounter with the Lord. . . .
The Vision
Read MoreI had heard that the book of Job answers the suffering question: Why do we suffer? However, I was always unsatisfied with the answer. I was disappointed because . . .
Read MoreJust reading “the Paradise of God” brings a sigh to my lips. Peace fills my soul as I think about walking with my Jesus in the heavenly garden of God. This glorious fellowship is offered . . .
Read MoreKing David would envy our unlimited access to God’s presence.
In David’s day, God’s presence resided in His temple. To encounter the Lord God, they had to . . .
Read MoreI performed a prophetic act this week. I laid the preschool books that I am writing on the altar.
I was heading to church anyway to participate in worship and intercession. God’s presence is always palpable there. So, on a whim (at the Holy Spirit’s prompting), I put my . . .
Read MoreMy heart burned within me. I longed to be on my knees at the altar, telling Jesus all the words burning in my bones. But the guest preacher kept talking. I wondered if I should dispense with decorum and just dash up there. Jesus would understand.
Finally, he opened the altar. Immediately, . . .
Read MoreDo you have a prayer corner, with candles and ambiance? My friend has an awesome one. She set-up her home office as a small prayer chapel. A beautifully ornate cross is centered on her bookshelf. She has soft lighting, worship music and colorful pillows. A sense of peace fills . . .
Read MoreThe secrets to living a happy and successful life are found in this book! I am not exaggerating.
A personal relationship with God is the source of deep-seated joy and strength not found elsewhere. Just the glory . . .
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