God did a miracle on Sunday. Well, at least I consider it a miracle. He made something happen that only He could make happen. The thing is … that doesn’t really define a miracle. It simply means that God responded to the cry of my heart, in the way that He knew was best. He … Continue reading Miracle? Or Everyday Occurrence?
Category: Relationship with God
God Revives!
I’m amazed at how quickly and completely God can refresh us, if we let Him. I left for about 8 days of vacation. (I don’t think it’s a coincidence that 8 is the biblical number of “new beginnings.”) When I left, I was a mess. I was so exhausted that I was almost non-functional. I … Continue reading God Revives!
The Chill of Autumn and the Warmth of God
It’s starting to get chilly in north Georgia. I’m glad. This was a long, hot summer and I am looking forward to some cooler weather. I love the fall season. It’s my favorite time of year. It was my favorite when I was young, although the intervening years brought some hardships with the fall season. … Continue reading The Chill of Autumn and the Warmth of God
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
Honor Him
I watched a movie last night. I won’t say which one, because I don’t want to recommend it. It’s too violent. However, I learned something in it. The story revolved around a group of warriors who served their “lord.” They did everything humbly, through service, through honor, through excellence, through self-discipline … and by spending … Continue reading Honor Him
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
Abide
Last week I talked about some of what happened over the summer. I’d like to start this week in the present. Where is God working in my heart right now? He is helping me recognize the ways I haven’t been abiding with Him. I’ve been busy lately – busier than I should be. I’ve compromised … Continue reading Abide
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
Keep Everything in Place
I was rearranging books and magazines on the antique school desk that sits behind my couch. At the end of the desk are my devotional magazines and Bible. Sometimes I use the Bible with the magazines, but other times I read the Bible or the magazines separately. I wanted to separate them but didn’t have … Continue reading Keep Everything in Place
Selling My Birthright
After the crisis with the kittens was over, I thought about that moment when I said to God, “We’re done.” He knew it was the hurt talking. But I was devastated that I said it. I told a friend, “I can’t believe I was willing to give up everything I have with God for a … Continue reading Selling My Birthright
Adventures with God 