In Part 2, I highlighted Hebrews 12:1-2. Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher … Continue reading How to Evict Shame and His Friends – Part 3 – Trauma Can Steal Your Joy
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Is This Standing in Your Way to Joy? – Part 2 in Trauma Can Steal Your Joy
Within moments after Mike died, the attack started. Mourning—yes. Sorrow—yes. But in tandem, guilt arrived and self-condemnation shouted. All the should-haves and the why-didn’t-you, accusations covered my mind with a shroud. Little did I know then that these demonic destroyers planned to move in for good. [This may not be your story. I can only … Continue reading Is This Standing in Your Way to Joy? – Part 2 in Trauma Can Steal Your Joy
Trauma Can Steal Your Joy – My Story – Part 1
Have you struggled to find joy? Does your mind and mouth fill with negative responses to life’s smallest details even though you want to be full of peace? I know what that feels like. I battled with this for the past few years. I’ve put a smile on my face and did my best to … Continue reading Trauma Can Steal Your Joy – My Story – Part 1
A Prayer Request from God Almighty, Ruler of Heaven and Earth
If you go to a church or are with other believers in Jesus Christ, you often hear prayer requests. We pray for everything from finances to healing, direction for decisions, the restoration of relationships, wisdom in solving problems, etc. There is no end to the variety of requests. We, as believers, are taught to pray … Continue reading A Prayer Request from God Almighty, Ruler of Heaven and Earth
Are We Weaned?
Have you ever had a scripture tattooed on your heart? You return to it year after year without fully understanding what it means. But it speaks to you, and you cannot let it go? The NIV Bible my husband gave me in 1991 does not have this scripture underlined. FYI, I write, highlight, underline, and … Continue reading Are We Weaned?
We Have a New Life to Live
God isn’t interested in dealing with our sins. Nor does He make us feel guilty or ashamed about our past. He ignores it. To Him it is DEAD. He already dealt with it on the Cross. He is doing His best to help us move into our identity of righteousness. Yes, we need to repent. … Continue reading We Have a New Life to Live
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On Sunday night, a group of eleven women, met in my home to feast on the Bread of Life out of the book of Colossians. I've wanted to have a small group in our home since the day we moved in five and a half years ago. And did have one for a few months … Continue reading Stand
My Word for the 2024—A Peek into My Life and Why I’ve Not Written Lately
Every year, I ask Abba to give me His word for the year. What are we going to work on together, LORD? This year is no different. But October, November, and December were full of surprises of a medical nature. I spent two and a half days in the hospital and a trip to the … Continue reading My Word for the 2024—A Peek into My Life and Why I’ve Not Written Lately
Seek God First
There is something wonderful about spending the first part of every day with the LORD. He loves to encounter us in different ways and surprise us with how well He knows us. This morning I was thanking Him for this day and rejoicing in the fact that we are going to meet our first great-grandbaby … Continue reading Seek God First
Yeshua HaMashiach is Our Prince of Peace
The last name or title given to Yeshua in Isaiah 9:6 is ‘PRINCE of PEACE.’ If ever our world needed peace it is now. Let’s see what we can find. PRINCE: Strong’s Concordance #8269, pronounced ‘sar.’ From #8323, a head person of any rank or class. A captain, chief, general, governor, keeper, lord, taskmaster, prince or principal, … Continue reading Yeshua HaMashiach is Our Prince of Peace