Discovering the Mystery of Who I Am in Christ
There are national issues which may seem like a lost cause. Abortion is perhaps one of those issues to many who believe in Jesus and grieve over the national condition. However, something is happening right now on a national level. There is a battle raging to win hearts and minds and to educate men and …
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So, why in the world would I show you all my dirty laundry? Well, not laundry. I would never show you that! But, why would I show you my mess? Because the Lord impressed something so precious on my heart, as I walked through the mess, stepping over wires from my husband's studio, and trying to find a square foot to set my bags down on after work. You see, I just finished speaking at a lovely weekend retreat called Revealed Retreat: Discover Who I Am in Christ. I challenged the ladies to give the Lord the deepest parts of their hearts - even the rooms of their hearts that they have shut the doors on for years. In the fight to stay positive and to keep from drowning in pain, sorrow and despair, people tend to avoid difficult conflict that arises when dealing with broken relationships and pain from the past. It's easier to ignore things and to just keep stuffing. These are things that may give us PTSD, if we decide to unpack them.
The day of the Lord is approaching. No one knows the day or the hour, but Jesus told us that we would certainly know the signs of the times. In the prophet Joel, the Lord instructs believers to fast and pray, rending their hearts, as they see the day of the Lord approaching. I have …
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We live in desperate and dark times in our world, and in the United States of America. Every person is out to preserve his or her own life, yet so many people live in a lack of peace. Marketing is targeted at our selfishness. "Just do it!" "iPhone" "Ipad" "Self Magazine" Even names of products …
Continue reading "21 Days of Prayer and Fasting – Day 14 Our Battle is Not Against Flesh and Blood"
There are many different ways to approach a long-term fast. So, be sure to be led by the Lord. One path a person may take is to fast 1 meal or 2 meals a day and to break their fast at a specific time during the day. During the time of the skipped meals, the …
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Today, in the bittersweet parting of ways with my college age daughter, I found profound perspective. I know the feeling of longing to have one more long walk, one more hug, one more shared couch with her head on my shoulder. Separation is an ache that reminds me of the relationship's tender value.
The nation was at the top of it's power. More power, more beautiful buildings, more international recognition and influence. The leader was charismatic. The people were living in the hey-day of the dream. There was prosperity everywhere and hope everywhere. No one even dared war against the nation that God blessed and prospered. The leader …
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 …
How long does a prophecy have to be fulfilled before someone is considered a false prophet? How long did it take for Isaiah's prophecies about Israel to come true? Jeremiah's? Many people know the scriptures about testing prophets to make sure we are not led astray. However, what we don't know is that God's time …
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