Beautiful

For a couple months, I've been facing something that is so hard. I feel paralyzed every time I think about it. I've crawled through years of trauma, one thing after another. Not only did Jesus bring me through it all; he began to turn things around and restore me. I finally reached a place of … Continue reading Beautiful

For the New Year

Someone asked me yesterday if I made a New Year's Resolution. I'm not into "resolutions" but I do have one burning desire for 2010: for God to help me turn my focus completely to Him. The past decade I've had major losses. Seems I barely find my footing and there's another huge loss. Don't get … Continue reading For the New Year

Just Stand

Ephesians 6:13 (NIV) says: “Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” What struggles have you been through lately? So many folks I know are going through one challenge after another. … Continue reading Just Stand

His Strength in Me

I think one reason it's so easy for me to write novels is that my life reads like one. When I think of all the different kinds of trauma and crisis I've been through; my life reads like a work of fiction. How could any one person deal with so much! All the "big things" that psychologists … Continue reading His Strength in Me

You Look like Me

Walk with Me for a while. I've been waiting for you. I want you to understand that you look like Me. Endless Radiance Zephyr Heart Magnified Glorified First Born Endless as the stars Deep well Fountain Mercy overflowing Gilded The hills rejoice All for you Where you walk Angels kneel Light Beyond Above Echoes of … Continue reading You Look like Me

At the Museum

Scripture Verse Talk no more so very proudly; let not arrogance go forth from your mouth, for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by Him actions are weighed. - I Samuel 2:3 (AMP) Meditation This line from the prayer of Hannah speaks to me across the years since she prayed it. It stirs something … Continue reading At the Museum

Enough for Today

God gives you what you need for this day, including wisdom, understanding, growth, knowledge, healing, preparation, rest ... and the daily step in His plan for your future. Where do you need God's wisdom, light, provision, guidance today? What do you most want to ask Him today? Listen for His answer and write down what … Continue reading Enough for Today