I was dealing with frustration. A teaching I put a lot of effort into was only received by a handful of people. I knew God's word deserved a bigger audience. But when I went to Him with my frustration, He responded thus: “Open your mouth and I will fill it. My time, My way, as … Continue reading Monday Manna – Key for Dealing With Frustration
Lessons on Love from 1 John 4:16 – Lesson 5
"We have known and believed the love God has for us. God is love and he who dwells in love, dwells in God and God in him." 1 John 4:16 I started these posts in October 2016 and after four posts, went onto another chapter in my book. Today I've felt the nudge to add some … Continue reading Lessons on Love from 1 John 4:16 – Lesson 5
Monday Manna — Counsel to the Waiting
April 8, 2009 -- We had moved to California and put an offer on a house. We'd already been living with relatives for three months and ready to be in our own place, but nothing was moving. I forgot Paul's counsel about being content in all things. I was plunged into confusion and disappointment over … Continue reading Monday Manna — Counsel to the Waiting
God Reveals His Plans for Our Future
God’s ways are not our ways. Why He chose to uncover His plans to us when He did, remains a mystery. Have you ever wanted to see God’s plan for your life? Psalm 139:16 says, “…all the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be.” NIV. … Continue reading God Reveals His Plans for Our Future
Monday Manna — Abide part 2
I continued to meditate on John 15:7, "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you." He had more to show me about this verse and how it can play out in our lives. If you abide in Me [resting … Continue reading Monday Manna — Abide part 2
Restoration God’s Way
I was walking in new freedom, new strength, but the restoration of our marriage still seemed beyond reach. Trusting God to lead us, I pressed on with the path He'd set before me. Two months after Oaks of Righteousness ended, I was in Israel. I'd answered the call for my second six-week volunteer assignment. They … Continue reading Restoration God’s Way
Monday Manna- Abiding-part 1
I was meditating on John 15:4-5 years ago, and gained deeper understanding to this concept of ‘abiding.’ "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. ‘I am the vine, you are the branches. He … Continue reading Monday Manna- Abiding-part 1
God’s Love Helps the Blind See
Before I left for my next assignment to Israel, God did something radical in answer to my cries. My cry was, “Father, show me if there is anything in me holding back Mike and me in our relationship.” While Oaks of Righteousness uncovered a pile of stuff, there was another major piece God held in … Continue reading God’s Love Helps the Blind See
Monday Manna – My Presence
On August 7, 2015, I was spending time with Jesus. He took me for a walk and showed me a place to ever experience His presence. Here is some of our interaction: "Mary Ellen?" "Yes, Lord." "Will you follow Me?" "Yes, Lord." I see Jesus turn and walk down a well-worn narrow path to a … Continue reading Monday Manna – My Presence
The Sword of His Word is Perfect for Heart Surgery
Sometimes healing requires surgery. In my case, it would require a transplant. The next six months was to be a beginning. October came and went. My job as a stock person for Penney’s was one I enjoyed, even though my body suffered. I hefted forty to fifty-pound boxes full of men’s jeans. I sorted, sized … Continue reading The Sword of His Word is Perfect for Heart Surgery
Hear God's Heart 