How often do you feel like you need a do-over? An opportunity to try again? Here’s a short list of some of the things I do that make me want a do-over: Words I’ve spoken that I’d like to inhale or say differently. Thoughts I’ve allowed to lead me down a path of discouragement. Procrastination…
Jesus said, “I AM the Messiah.” (John 4:26) He said, “I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” (John 14:6) And when Jesus asked Peter what he believed about Him, Peter said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:16) So, today I’m taking a closer look and asking myself…
I was finishing my regular morning Bible Study and prayer time when I paused to ask God what He wanted me to write . . . what He wanted me to share with you. And my spirit heard Him say… “Tell them how much I love them.” My initial response was… “Lord, don’t they already…
Do you ever feel insignificant? Do you feel like you’re trying hard to do your best yet you’re just not measuring up? Welcome to the club! The enemy of our souls wants us to believe that without popularity, possessions, prestige, and power . . . we are insignificant. But how did Jesus describe the enemy?…
One thing is certain in life . . . things change. Some love it and others find it terrifying. I think most of us get excited about positive changes but just the thought of unpleasant changes can make us anxious. If the season is difficult, hearing the words “this too shall pass” may be encouraging…
He is risen! The other day I woke up with the following words running through my mind. “Why are you looking for the living among the dead?” Luke wrote this account of Resurrection Morning: On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. They found…
What is the truth of the cross? The world says: Man is inherently good.The cross says: Man is a sinner in need of saving. The world says: You can be good enough to save yourself. The cross says: Only Jesus saves. The cross says: God’s love is so perfect and complete that He gave His…
I occasionally have bad mood days when I’ll look at Rev and say, “I don’t feel very lovable today.” And he always responds the same way. He’ll say, “I’ll bet you do!” As he wraps me in a big hug and holds me close. I know. It’s a little cheesy but it always makes me…
It’s a simple truth that love amplifies our vulnerability. Sometimes love gives us feelings of bliss and euphoria, and sometimes our love fails and it hurts . . . a lot. Most of us know what it feels like to experience a broken heart. I do. My heart has been broken. Maybe yours has been…
God loves you! You’ve heard it a million times or more. Maybe the first time was when your parents whispered it in your tiny newborn ear. Maybe you sat with a grandparent who assured you of God’s love and theirs. Maybe it was after you made a life-changing mess of your life and a friend…
Fourteen years ago, our friends started calling us a “high maintenance prayer family.” It seemed like we were experiencing one crisis after another. Some of the circumstances were the results of other people’s choices, a few caused by decisions we made, and some were simply health problems allowed by God. As is typical of life,…
Do you have things you consider “keepers”? Things you know you couldn’t leave behind if you were told to evacuate your home or community? I think we all have photos and other treasures we cherish. But I think our greatest treasures are the people we love. Did you know that God considers you a “keeper”? You…
I can be really hard on myself. I’m critical of my appearance and beat myself up over my failures to trust and obey God’s will. The enemy of our souls is constantly reminding me of all the ways I’m not measuring up. Please tell me I’m not alone. I need a constant reminder of who…
God is always at work in our lives. I think many imagine God far away, sitting on a throne, looking down on this big blue orb called Earth. But the Bible tells us that He is as close to us as our next breath. ♥ Fear not, for I am with you. (Isaiah 41:10)♥ The…
Has your life changed because of Jesus? I wonder if we sometimes resist growing closer to Jesus because we don’t like the idea of change. I bought our dog, Sadie, new dog dishes the other day because I was told that the ones that are elevated off the floor are healthier and better for their…
Who is the God-Man – Jesus? In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through Him, and nothing was created except through Him. John 1:1–3 Jesus is the Word made flesh . . . God-Man. 100%…
Have you ever doubted God’s love or His willingness to care for you? Maybe you had a heart’s desire prayer that He didn’t answer as you’d hoped. Maybe one of His followers broke your heart or betrayed you and you blamed God. Maybe life’s circumstances have you in a pit of despair and you feel…
Do you need hope? It can be hard to feel hopeful when we’re exhausted from carrying life’s burdens. Then we look around and the world is overwhelmed by problems and confusion. I don’t know about you, but I have times when it’s hard for me to look past my momentary feelings and view the future…
What do you do when you feel like God is the One who is allowing your pain and suffering? You’ve prayed to get well, to be free of pain, for a healed relationship . . . for the desire of your heart. The Bible says, “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires.” Psalm 37:4…
One of the hardest sentences in my life has been… “Lord, not my will but Yours be done.” I’ve had more than a few times when I’ve gone into and through things kicking and screaming that seemed to be God’s will, or at the least, they were things He allowed! Honestly, the idea of completely…
Terrorism, politics, illness, heartbreak, loss, and pandemics… Sometimes this broken world feels like it’s too much … too painful. Too hard. Then I stop and remember Solomon’s words: History merely repeats itself. It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly new. Ecclesiastes 1:9 Nothing’s new. It’s all happened before. No, I’m…
