At the beginning of 1997, I purchased an “Anne Geddes 1997 Datebook.” I filled each day’s blank with five things I was thankful for. Little did I know when I bought it, how much I would need to focus on thanks. The year was a series of eruptions. There were days I strained to write … Continue reading New Life, Struggles, and New Joy
Author: Mary Ellen Wright
Monday Manna -Lessons in Silence
In March 2014, I, and many of my acquaintances were experiencing more silence than usual. The warfare was intense but the conversation from the Lord, less than normal. I asked the Lord, “What have I done to warrant Your silence? Am I in ‘time out’?” “No, you are in ‘time in.’ This is a practicum, … Continue reading Monday Manna -Lessons in Silence
Through the Flood
Several days after my walk around the lake, Mike went in for his stress test. Mike worked at a large government contracted plant as a security guard. Every year they required the guards to run a half mile to stay qualified for their jobs. A security guard wasn’t worth his salt if he couldn’t run … Continue reading Through the Flood
BEHOLD – Word for 2017
Here is my message from Sunday 1/29/2017 -God gave me this one word for 2017, BEHOLD. It is a major key for breakthrough in every area of our lives. You and all you care about will be blessed, if you apply the word Behold in your lives. Here is the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOqLTkoq4oI
Monday Manna – Seated in Heavenly Places
One morning as I spent time with Abba, I heard Him say, "Your times are in My hands, Beloved. Climb up in this apple tree with Me." I see Jesus sitting on a limb, pulling apples from the tree. We sit on the limb together, dangling our feet. Below us I see cities, nations. It … Continue reading Monday Manna – Seated in Heavenly Places
Through the Fire
The next year and a half were rocky. I attended a Covenant church near where we lived. Freedom in the Spirit was missing, but the people were friendly, and I did get a chance to teach a teens class there. It wasn’t home, but it was a good place to rest. Our daughter, Sarah, was … Continue reading Through the Fire
Hindsight is 20/20
From my journal: Floundering, that’s the word. It’s been two months, and I’m still floundering from the fallout. I’ve been out of church except for a few Sunday services. Every time I go, I feel waves of accusation or people encouraging me to re-activate my flesh in past patterns of service. Yet, I cannot. I … Continue reading Hindsight is 20/20
Monday Manna – Be Transformed by My Word
God's word is powerful, more powerful than anything on this earth. Yet, how often do we lean in to listen or go to His operation manual (Bible) and search for answers? Here are just a couple of things He's spoken to me in the past about His Word:
Confrontation, Fallout, and Repentance
Huddled in a fetal position in the back corner of our bedroom, I shook with grief. The tears would not stop. Every shade in the house pulled shut, every door locked, and our phone was off the hook. Mike and Sarah were in California and would not be home for several days. “God,” I cried, … Continue reading Confrontation, Fallout, and Repentance
Monday Manna – Dance
We'd made an offer on a house in February. It was a short-sale. In April 2009, I was wrestling about not hearing from the realtor about our offer on the house. I asked Holy Spirit for more peace, more joy, more faith to wait in rest. Here is what He said: “You don’t need more … Continue reading Monday Manna – Dance
Hear God's Heart 