Lessons on Love from 1 John 4:16- Lesson 1 And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:16 NKJV In 2006, God asked me to meditate on this verse for one hour … Continue reading Lessons on Love from 1 John 4:16
The Only Year I Burned My Journals
Forty years of journals sit on my bookshelves. Only one year is missing—1985. There was too much pain, too much guilt. I burned them. Now, many years later, I wish I had them. The hard lessons learned forever chiseled and molded my life. In the years since God’s hand of mercy erased words spoken and … Continue reading The Only Year I Burned My Journals
All that can be shaken is beginning to shake but all that remains will be glorious.
I was led to go into my journals today and found these two words that I believe speak to our day. June 29, 2013 Quiet time—Asking God to bring my mind into focus with Him. Psalm 23 comes to mind: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down … Continue reading All that can be shaken is beginning to shake but all that remains will be glorious.
The Reward of Following Holy Spirit
“I’m confused and tired and really at a loss as to what would make me happy.” I scribbled out my prayer to Abba. “We saw the farms in Cameron and Hamilton and liked them both, but they just weren’t home. I just want to unpack once and for all and settle in. I’m not a … Continue reading The Reward of Following Holy Spirit
The Power of Words
I was cleaning out some files today and came across this poem I wrote seventeen years ago. It's truth remains. WORDS Sweet, wild, wonderful words Solid, gentle or vicious Velvety, windswept, marvelous words Spill on the page delicious. Language and paper when combined In rhythmic pulse cascade Calm the heart or kill the soul With … Continue reading The Power of Words
The Risk of Faith vs. Relationship
We were Missouri residents now. Autumn splashed across the countryside, and we were transfixed. Rolling hills of green trees transformed into a colorful quilt of oranges, yellows, and fiery reds. We’d never seen such beauty. I found myself pulling to the side of the road and parking just to gaze in awe at a tree … Continue reading The Risk of Faith vs. Relationship
Life – His Image–Our Identity
Our world is reeling with every kind of disturbance. Earthquakes, tsunamis, sink holes, hurricanes, cyclones, flooding and volcanic eruptions are daily occurrences. Terrorism and lawlessness are also on the rise as never before. The scriptures concerning the endtimes in Matthew 24 and in other places outline where we are in the world today. But, God … Continue reading Life – His Image–Our Identity
One Step Closer to Home
The road to Missouri was hot. We traveled over Labor Day weekend. The three digit temperatures through Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Nebraska, challenged our patience and our strength. Our caravan of vehicles crawled the mountains at 15mph. We felt like “The Little Engine That Could,” moving at a snail’s pace, but we were moving. We … Continue reading One Step Closer to Home
A Pause for Thanks
My days last week were full of responsibilities and writing. My office looks like a cyclone hit with piles of notes and snippets everywhere. Today I am trying to re-establish order. Sorting through piles, filing and pitching. I came across two and a half pages of scribbled notes on a steno pad. They must have … Continue reading A Pause for Thanks
Movin’ On
Sarah’s birth marked a new beginning for all of us. Still the word about moving remained waiting for an answer. Our sons, Shane and Brett, were by my side to help with Sarah whenever needed. Shane was thirteen and Brett eleven. They took turns feeding her, holding her and even changing her on occasion. Still, … Continue reading Movin’ On
Hear God's Heart 