God Answers Prayer — and Sometimes in an Unexpected Way
Years ago, I fell down a flight of stairs — bumpety bump on my bottom — all the way down. I felt like a compressed-together accordion. I had a serious back injury and lived in pain, even after many medical treatments. For years we prayed for my healing. We had weekly leadership meetings in our…
Train Up a Child in the Ways He Should Go
My husband and I grew up as “church” kids. Our parents ensured that we were in church every time the doors opened – Sunday School, Sunday morning and night services, Wednesday night service, Thursday night youth services, and when an evangelist came into town, church was every night of the week. Back in those early…
It’s a New Dawn, a New Day, a New Life & I’m Feeling Good!
Okay, I admit it…..I AM a morning person. When I wake up, I don’t feel the need to pull the blanket over my head and long for just a few more minutes in bed. In fact, I don’t even need an alarm clock — mine is built-in — usually, right on time between 6:00 am…
How BIG is Easter?
Tomorrow is Easter! And, of course, the reason Easter is the most important day on the Christian calendar is because of the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, from the dead. It is the most important event in the history of this world and the entire universe. True HOPE was established by…
In the Box Moment
I’m having an “in-the-box” moment. It’s Saturday after the death and burial of Christ. The devil was probably quite proud of himself. He thought he won. God’s son was dead. Dumb devil. But Jesus, like a “Jack”-in-the-box was just quietly waiting for the crank to be turned. Soon, very soon, the lid will open, and…
Good Friday = DAY of all DAYS
You know the feelings…you, or someone you love is hurting so much, or your closest family member has passed away…..and it seems everywhere you look people are just fine — they’re laughing, they’re carefree, they’re going on with their busy lives, and you think, “How could all that be going on when I’m hurting, or…
Your Greatest ASK; His Greatest YES
Wednesday of Holy Week: The disciples must have been awestruck when Jesus said, “One of YOU will betray me.” Except for Judas, the eleven must have each thought, “Not me! I would never betray, deny or leave you.” But as we all know, their loyalty to Jesus was short-lived. And that scene is one that…
Prepare Me to be a Sanctuary
Tuesday of Holy Week — Jesus most certainly set the record straight about God’s house being a place of prayer and holiness. When He saw the money changers and merchants selling their wares, He turned over their tables and cleared them out, exclaiming, “God’s house shall be a place of prayer!” Matthew 21:13 Bringing that…
We Will, We Will Rock You
Have you ever felt like your circumstances were looming over you like a huge GIANT who was fierce, beyond your capability, bigger than life, and he was throwing every negative word of doubt and unbelief, imaginable, your way — taunting, harassing, smack talking — and, your faith was challenged like crazy? If that sounds like…
Can You Hear Me Now?
“Heaven to earth calling! Can you hear ME now? “Good morning/afternoon… this is God. I will be handling all of your problems today. I won’t need your help. So, have a great day, and P.S. I love you….I’ve got this!” Whew — what a relief that is! I don’t have to worry or fret about…