One of my favorite things to do is spend time thinking about God. I am in the midst of compiling a book that does just that. Today, I wanted to share a glimpse of God that made my heart smile this week. Sometimes I am just too busy … but ...
Read More »Accomplishing God-Given Goals: Lessons From Nehemiah
I love the book of Nehemiah–always have–every reading! “Nehemiah?” you respond with raised eyebrows. Yep, Nehemiah. Why? First, thanks to my good pastor’s attention to detail and delight with God’s word, the book lays out a clear plan for accomplishing a God-given goal. Second, Sanballat and Tobiah personify the devil, ...
Read More »Is Weakness A Gift?
Paul’s name would never make a list of weaklings … As Saul, he was an unrepentant executor of Christians. After his dramatic conversion, which included temporary blindness, the tent-maker’s life was filled with trials and sufferings—enough to make the most stout-hearted man turn back from serving God. Paul himself admitted ...
Read More »How Many Times Should I Forgive Myself?
Is it right to ask God to bless something you know you shouldn’t do? No, and you don’t want to. When I am unwilling to “come clean” and choose to lie, it puts a wall between God and me, and I feel shut off. I still talk to Him, but ...
Read More »How to Remain in Peace Under Adverse Circumstances
I believe one of the main tactics of the enemy is bombarding us with circumstances that steal our peace. Peace is a by-product of a relationship with Jesus, but there are times when the enemy strikes hard to get us to remain burdened, entangled, and frustrated. How can we remain ...
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