My heart is full as I write this. Many of you are rejoicing in today, many are mourning. My heart breaks knowing that the latter are aching and desperately longing for true love. Our world is infiltrated with the longing and need for love. It’s at our core. You may be single, divorced, or even married … [Read more…]
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Gale Force Winds & the Grace of God: Haiti 2012
“And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.” Acts 2:2 On the final evening of our time in Haiti we experienced what would be recognized as an unusual weather event. As we sat in Pastor Dony’s house, which sits upon a bluff … [Read more…]
Believing is Seeing
“O, Lord, open his eyes so that he may see.” 2 Kings 6:17 Discouragement is a normal emotion when we’ve experienced some sort of loss, or when we are waiting on God to do something in our lives. It may be that we are waiting on God to find our mate, begin a family, provide … [Read more…]
But…
But…This one little word can totally change the outcome of a situation: Reveal a completely different motive for doing something Be a game changer…turn around the outcome of a situation Totally change the meaning or message being communicated The heart rules. It dictates actions to be carried out. The mouth speaks, but the heart determines … [Read more…]
Reflecting at The End of The Day
The kids are in bed, the house is quiet, you finally take a moment to exhale, maybe even sink into your favorite chair. While you’re there, do you ever reflect on the accomplishments for the day…I mean truly take an account of what all has happened from the time you first opened your eyes that … [Read more…]
Redeeming Your Commute
I spend a lot of time in my car. Working downtown, it takes me 55 minutes to get from my garage to my desk. Sometimes it takes longer. When the kids are in school, it includes 30 minutes with them and 30-40 minutes alone. That’s a lot of time each way! So, about two years … [Read more…]
My Heavenly Referee
“But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come” John 16:3 Have you ever experienced a lack of peace that kept you … [Read more…]
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
“Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand;” Isaiah 40:12a (NICV) My family and I love to vacation at the beach. As my husband and I sit digging our toes into the warm white sand, our children play in the emerald green salt water. The massive size of the ocean always reminds … [Read more…]