Frenzied anticipation for their walk elevated the canine energy to chaos level. Happy leaps, flailing lashes and snapping teeth prophesied an impending eruption. “ENOUGH!” Restoring peace required a reprimand and a walk. Sometimes God uses the same techniques on me. When I see something I define as a need, I ...
Read More »Prayer: Ask With Persistence
Jesus taught his disciples how to pray as he knew that they would need to know to be persistent. From time to time we need this reminder as well. Luke 11:9 says to ask God and it will be given to you, “So I say to you: Ask and it will ...
Read More »Understanding Relationships Through Adam and Eve
There are some amazing resources out there to help us understand men, women, and relationships. However, what has been most helpful for me, to really grasp the intention of God’s heart for relationships (and ultimately, marriage), is The Ultimate Life Guide–that is the Holy Bible. It is here that we ...
Read More »Why Should I Embrace My Failures?
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, ...
Read More »Make Your Plans Second in Command to God’s
Have you ever had your perfect plans ruined by an unexpected change? Here’s an example. Two Saturdays ago, I was supposed to go to church and then have a girl’s night out painting. I had the day all planned out. In fact, the painting date with the girls was planned ...
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