Waiting is something we equate with sitting in traffic, put off by a light that refuses to turn green. Or it can be enduring lengthy stays in a doctor’s office, for an appointment whose time passed a half hour ago. These are negative, stress-related experiences we don't like. We will discover today, however, that waiting … Continue reading Waiting – It’s Not What You Think
Author: Mary Ellen Wright
R.E.S.T.
One morning, having just returned home from being gone a week and with family coming in a few days, to visit, I hit the ground running. So much to do and so little time. But first, I had to spend some time with my Creator: Sitting in my prayer chair, I sighed and opened my … Continue reading R.E.S.T.
The Fear of the LORD
I was reading Psalm 34 today, and Holy Spirit stopped me on verse seven: “The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him.” Wow, this sounds like the perfect home security system, but what does it mean to fear the Lord? How can we activate it in our lives? I went to … Continue reading The Fear of the LORD
Let Your Light Shine
The light each of us has within us is not a candle, but a torch. The gifts and talents God has placed within us are full of powerful, world-changing light that can transform every person we meet. As we walk in partnership with Holy Spirit, living in love and truth, our light shines brighter and … Continue reading Let Your Light Shine
Who Do You Say That I Am?
Today I was looking back at my2009 journals and came across this word. Felt prompted to post it, as it is a truth for all of us and someone out there needs to hear it today. (When I got this word I was just back from an encouraging conference.) My Journal - March 26, 2009 … Continue reading Who Do You Say That I Am?
Pause in the Journey
"My times are in Your hand..." Psalm 31:15 A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9 NKJV Somewhere about March 1, God pushed the pause button with little conversation. I wasn't quite sure why we stopped, but chose to rest in it and trust Him. Since this blog may … Continue reading Pause in the Journey
Take Courage-Part 5 Instructions and Provision
One Verse Treasures - Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 – What God was communicating to Joshua is the same thing He’s communicating the same to us today: … Continue reading Take Courage-Part 5 Instructions and Provision
Take Courage – Part 4
One Verse Treasures-Joshua 1:9 Part 4 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Here in part 4 is the weighty promise and what it meant not only to Joshua, but what it means … Continue reading Take Courage – Part 4
Take Courage – Part 3
One Verse Treasures - Joshua 1:9 Part 3 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Are you ready for some more treasure? Our God has all the bases covered and all the provision … Continue reading Take Courage – Part 3
Take Courage – Part 2
One Verse Treasures - Joshua 1:9 Part 2 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. We learned last time that in the question, "Have I not commanded you?" God was asking: Have I … Continue reading Take Courage – Part 2
Hear God's Heart 