The Case of Wandering Eyes My husband Mike, worked as a deputy sheriff for fifteen years of our marriage. The pay was good the hours were not. Family life was in constant flux as Mike’s hours changed month to month. One month he was up before dawn and home for supper. The next month he worked swing shift, … Continue reading The Case of Wandering Eyes
Author: Mary Ellen Wright
The Chart
These past few months have been quiet ones. Time to reflect and listen for God's direction. Today I am starting some new posts, about my life. They are different than the Hebrew lessons, but each story reveals greater understanding for who we are in God's eyes and of greater importance, who He is. Hope you … Continue reading The Chart
Who Are We? Identity Theft – Part 1
Identity theft is big these days. Hackers steal our credit, our bank accounts, our lives with the push of a button. But the greatest identity theft of all took place at the beginning of time, when Satan convinced Eve she wasn't enough. God didn't give her all she needed. We may think we know who … Continue reading Who Are We? Identity Theft – Part 1
Waiting – It’s Not What You Think
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
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
Hear God's Heart 