Do you have a painful theme in your life that never seems to end? Have you ever been afraid there will never be a resolution to your pain, no happy ending to that ever-elusive quest for closure? Today my family is taking another lap in the desert of unemployment, and after over twenty years on and off of this theme, …
You Can Finish God’s Work
There are few things as satisfying as finishing what you started, especially as we strive to finish God’s work entrusted to us. I love design and creativity so I began a project to update my website for my ministry work. After months of careful research, I bought a slick, premium website theme and dove in, eager to learn the ropes and put …
Wake up Call
I just returned from Mount Hermon Writers’ Conference energized after a hard re-set with my writing. It was a wake up call to re-engage my heart. It was a chance to accept God’s invitation to dig deep and reignite my passion for writing words that paint a portrait of our great God. During the conference, God provided a chance for me to look into His face and find the deeper, …
Never Give Up, Never Surrender
Ever feel like no matter what you do, it doesn’t seem to make a difference? You may be surprised that Elijah, a Biblical prophet lauded for his power and impact, knew that feeling well. Let’s dip into this powerful prophet’s saga to find out more. The setting: Mt. Carmel in Israel. Elijah is locked in a face-off with king Ahab …
Don't Ditch Your Dream: The Rest of the Story
The roar from the TV filled the room as my husband and son sat glued to the football game on the screen. “Aw, come on!” my husband smacked his leg. “Can you believe this? They need to get rid of that guy!” I slid the Thanksgiving turkey into the oven then stood and watched the instant replay of the ill-fated …
Don't Ditch Your Dream
What is crazier than trying to achieve a dream in 30 days? Fasting while you do. Since issuing my 30 day “Dare to Dream” challenge, a lot has happened. I wonder if it has for you, too. Seeing how my dream (a devotional on God’s heart) is holy ground, I decided to approach it with an extra measure of consecration. And …