If you read my last blog you’ll know that I had a difficult Summer. Though the sorrow has begun to fade, the last few months have left an icky residue. I can only describe it by saying I feel totally “out of sorts.” I haven’t had the desire to write, or study, or even spend […]
The God of all comfort
Last week may very well have been the most difficult week of my life. Early on Wednesday morning, my only sister passed away after a lengthy illness. That same morning, Maple, my sweet dog and faithful companion of many years, was also sick. By Friday she hadn’t recovered, so we took her to the emergency […]
The crux of intimacy
When you open your heart to Jesus, you begin to think about the elements that make up a life of intimacy, such as Bible study, prayer, and worship. So, you say, “Today I’ll pray for 30 minutes.” or “Tomorrow I’ll read three chapters in the Bible.” And although it’s good to set aside time for […]
The intensity that gets God’s attention
I have a friend who battles chronic, debilitating autoimmune disease, just as I do. We talk often about whether we really believe the promises of God regarding healing. Do we just know some healing scriptures, or do we KNOW Jesus Christ as our Healer? William Barclay put it this way: “So often we have a […]
First anniversary thanks
We’re celebrating our first anniversary! I’m so grateful for each of you who’ve taken the time to read, subscribe to, and share encouraging words on the blog. Here’s a quick recap of the year. First-year stats Number of blog posts: 41Top 10 posts/pages (in order): Stop trying to please God (part 1) How to hear […]
God’s holy sandwich
Resurrection power is something every Christian longs to experience. We want to see miracles, transformations, and healings in body and soul. Why don’t we see more of God’s power at work in and through us? Perhaps it’s because we don’t follow the recipe for God’s holy sandwich. Let’s look at what Paul wrote in Phlippians. […]