Yesterday, I mentioned enjoying the ongoing process of working on crafts. I would love to do the same with my writing. In the past, I’ve always done a writing project from start to finish. I think I’ve missed something in that. There’s a beauty and joy and yes, even healing to be found in the … Continue reading Here and There
Category: Inner Healing Prayer
Taking Shape
I seem to be changing. (That’s a good thing.) I love doing crafts. It used to be that I would set aside time to do a craft project and complete it from start to finish. That’s not bringing joy anymore. I find that what I love much more is letting several craft items sit out … Continue reading Taking Shape
It’s So Much Easier to Trust Him
One more thought regarding what I shared the past two days, about trusting God for the words of a talk I was asked to give. After the talk was over, I was hit with a wave of exhaustion. I had wasted so much energy being nervous and wondering if God would be there for me. … Continue reading It’s So Much Easier to Trust Him
Worth It!
Yesterday I shared that God had led me to give a talk but wouldn’t allow me to write it out ahead of time. He is teaching me how to be more dependent on Him. I accepted. However, I put up a fuss the whole way. I was nervous, I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t eat on … Continue reading Worth It!
Depending on God for Every Word
I gave a talk yesterday. I’ve always enjoyed giving talks and the idea doesn’t make me nervous. Many other things make me nervous, but not giving talks. However, in the past I’ve always written at least an outline of what I’m going to say. I’m not very good at reading a paper, so I don’t … Continue reading Depending on God for Every Word
New Fruit
Yesterday I mentioned the fruit of the Spirit and I’d like to look at that some more. A while back, I went through the different fruits of the Spirit and asked God which one He would work on in me. He nudged me toward “gentleness” and we had an amazing season together working on that. … Continue reading New Fruit
Saved from Drowning
I’d like to shift gears and share a little about summer again. This summer I had a wonderful time tubing and kayaking in the river with my friends. We went on several river outings and each one seemed more wonderful than the last. We always prayed before we left, and it’s a good thing! On … Continue reading Saved from Drowning
Keep the Reservoir Pure
Ever since I took a class on Christian History in seminary two summers ago, I have been fascinated with the Desert Fathers and Mothers. These were the Christians who, after Rome made Christianity a “state religion,” went into the desert to seek spiritual purity directly from God. They felt that “official Christianity” was becoming diluted … Continue reading Keep the Reservoir Pure
Crucified with Christ
What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? It means that my life ends, right? Life as I once knew it? Is that a good thing? Let’s take a look. When I’m crucified with Christ, what really comes to an end? Selfishness … living for myself instead of living for the one who made … Continue reading Crucified with Christ
Inner Healing for Christian Writers
Christian inner healing has helped me as a person, and also as a writer. The Lord has used inner healing to help me overcome things that blocked my writing voice. Inner healing has also helped me hear God’s voice more clearly. I can also refer to what I’ve experienced through inner healing to understand my … Continue reading Inner Healing for Christian Writers
Adventures with God 