I have one more thing I want to share with you about my weekend and the lessons I was privileged to learn or be reminded of. I shared how in the midst of troubling news, my friend chose to worship God instead of allowing fear to overtake her. Of course, that was a big part […]
God often teaches me the greatest lessons during life – what I mean by that is if I simply pay attention as I walk through different situations – I will learn lessons that last me a lifetime. I am going to share one of those with you today. As I shared, I went on a […]
There is a scripture that has been on my mind all night long – and even into today, as I write this. It is found in the book of Isaiah. Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. (Is 55:6) I have been thinking about the past few […]
I don’t do this very often, sharing a word from someone else; however, I feel there are many of you who are not currently walking in peace. I loved this word from Lana Vawser. I am one of those who has fought to hold on to peace. I took this word to heart and will […]
Recently, I was studying the book of Acts. It always amazes me that the outpouring of God was still going strong two years later, as we find in Acts 2. I began to think about how the people of God kept their passion for God and His works burning strong for that long. These days, […]
Lately, I have been hearing a lot of preaching/ teaching about the words of our mouth. This is nothing new to me. Brother Norvel Hayes constantly taught us that life and death is in the power of the tongue. For this reason, my daughter and I are always shocked when we hear spirit-filled, born-again believers […]
Today I was reminded of a day when my morning time with God changed drastically. Before that day, it had been routine. I would go into my prayer room and pray in the spirit for a few minutes. Then I would declare scriptural confessions. I prayed over my family, my partners and friends and anything […]
It was New Year’s Eve, and I woke early to make some homemade bread to take communion that night. As I began to gather my ingredients, my mind went back to several years ago when I first began to try to make bread. One night God gave me a dream. In my dream I could […]
One day I was riding through a nearby town with a friend, when a huge sign on the side of a building caught my eye. I questioned my friend about it and she responded, “Yes, it’s been there for a while.” I couldn’t get it off my mind – it felt as if God were […]
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 […]