One morning I was questioning the new relationships in my life and why God was bringing us together. In a vision I see Him setting up a chess board. "I see You setting up a chess board and slowly placing each piece careful—all the time smiling and humming to Yourself. Lord, I don’t know how … Continue reading Monday Manna – Let’s Play Chess
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God’s Timetable
Our great cleanout was in full swing. Crafted prayer was in place. Then May arrived. I put Mike on a plane to California the day after Mother’s Day. When I got home and opened an email, I discovered that my little sister Becky had a heart attack and was in ICU in Reno. With this … Continue reading God’s Timetable
God’s Instructions – Crafted Prayer
By June 2006, I was more and more troubled with Mike’s California dreams. He still wasn’t convinced of a move but couldn’t deny the change in his dream life. He decided to drive out to California and visit his brothers for a couple of weeks. With the garden getting started, I needed to keep an … Continue reading God’s Instructions – Crafted Prayer
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
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 -Lessons in Silence
In March 2014, I, and many of my acquaintances were experiencing more silence than usual. The warfare was intense but the conversation from the Lord, less than normal. I asked the Lord, “What have I done to warrant Your silence? Am I in ‘time out’?” “No, you are in ‘time in.’ This is a practicum, … Continue reading Monday Manna -Lessons in Silence
Through the Flood
Several days after my walk around the lake, Mike went in for his stress test. Mike worked at a large government contracted plant as a security guard. Every year they required the guards to run a half mile to stay qualified for their jobs. A security guard wasn’t worth his salt if he couldn’t run … Continue reading Through the Flood
13-In Him I Trust
** “Treasures from the Secret Place” Chapter 13 He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall trust… Psalm 91:4b I can only remember one short period that I rode a bus to school. We walked. There were times when I dreaded it. Backpacks were gear for campers not students. What … Continue reading 13-In Him I Trust
Hear God's Heart 