Today, as I listened to the melancholy song "Say Something I'm Giving Up On You" as I folded laundry....(not thinking of anyone in particular...just it was playing on apple music...) I got those weird melancholy feelings that music gives you, even when you have no reason to be melancholy. It gave me a very real …
Before it’s too late…
Joel 2:12-27 “Even now,” declares the Lord,“return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. Who knows? He may …
God Is In Control
Do you ever get scared reading the news? Do you wonder if the return of Jesus is imminent? Do you find yourself wondering about the preparations you should or shouldn't be making or wondering if there are any tropical islands for sale in your price range that you could relocate your family to soon? Today, …
Beautiful Covering of Love
She was dragged half-naked through the dusty streets. The clothes that covered her earlier that morning, were left behind in passion and now in regret. Now shame was the only thing that covered her. Everything was spinning and the angry crowd spat upon her, hit her and pushed her through the streets. These were not …
Why God is Silent on Spaghetti.
My kids know me. They know me well. There are certain things that my husband and I allow and certain things we do not allow in the house. We have a culture, an atmosphere, so to speak, in our home and our kids know the drill. I am pretty laid back, but I do like …
Saying Goodbye to My Friend Fear.
When I was 8, I stared at my friend's mom as she said, "I love horror movies!!" "Why?" I was perplexed. "Why would you want something in your mind that is scary? What is there to love?" "I just think fear feels delicious!" She said very excited. Hmmm, I thought. That is weird. I hate …
The Ancient of Days is a Youthful Soul….
What do you think of when you think of God? Do you think of an old man in a rocking chair? Do you think of an invisible life force that has no feelings, only power? Do you think of a father who is mean and angry, waiting for you to mess up so he can …
Betrayed by a Friend
For more years than I can remember, I have enjoyed the company of a very close friend. This friend knows my every thought and pretty much everything that has ever happened to me, good and bad. We have been through absolutely everything together. #everything I would say this friend always is someone who has defended …
Ramblings on Revival….
Please humor the inside ramblings of how God used prayer to plant the seeds of revival. As the world has gotten darker over the past decade, I have gone through a lot of emotions. I was part of a church plant that started 12 years ago and I must say that we went in with …
The No Worry Prayer Habit
This is a quick post concerning prayer requests. The Bible says we are to pray without ceasing. You are worried about a doctor's visit? Pray. You have an exam you are stressing over? Pray. Your business is struggling? Pray. Your kids are having issues? Pray. Your bank account is short and you have bills to …
