I've been depriving myself all these years. I have an entire family line that I've never recognized as my family. My mom's dad left when she was two and her brother was a baby. She never forgave him. All I ever knew growing up was that we didn't speak about him, as if he didn't … Continue reading They’re My Family Too
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Learning to Pray: Second Step
How was your first week of talking with God? Let's take another step and deepen the conversation just a bit. Today, set aside five minutes to talk with God. If it's early morning, tell Him what you're looking forward to today. If it's afternoon, tell Him what's been good about your day so far. If … Continue reading Learning to Pray: Second Step
A Prayer in Time of Sickness
Heavenly Father, thank You for life, joy, health and peace. I'm not feeling so well today. But I know You are here. Help me to find rest and comfort in Your presence. Lord, heal me. I choose life. I choose health. I need Your help. By Your Holy Spirit, please strengthen me in my spirit, … Continue reading A Prayer in Time of Sickness
Youth Is Renewed
"Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. ... Who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's." -- Psalm 103:1, 5 Today in our healing prayer class, we talked about Psalm 103, and particularly came to … Continue reading Youth Is Renewed
Learning to Pray: First Step
Do you want to make prayer a part of your life, but not sure where to begin? Prayer is simply conversation with God. You start talking to Him just like you would talk to someone you meet for the first time. It starts with, "Hello. It's nice to meet you." If you've never prayed, or … Continue reading Learning to Pray: First Step
God’s Always Been There
I discovered something new on Google tonight, which is why I'm up way past my bedtime. (Good thing it's a Saturday morning.) I found that I could plug in the address of my childhood home in Miami and see it in 3-D - rotate, "drive" down the street, visit the park where I got beat … Continue reading God’s Always Been There
No Longer Distant
A message arrived in my inbox tonight from Samaritan's Purse. The message talked about an outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. The virus has been raging for six weeks, and has moved into neighboring countries. I don't have television and while I try at least to notice headlines online, I've been out of the loop … Continue reading No Longer Distant
Imagine Not Having a Voice
The past month has been interesting. My flesh would choose other words to describe it: "difficult," "frustrating," "heartbreaking." I'm beginning to realize I don't have that luxury. I am (in the words of Paul) a bondservant of Christ. Jesus owns me - He bought me with His own life. I can't complain about ... well, … Continue reading Imagine Not Having a Voice
Are You Looking at the Moon?
What a beautiful moon tonight. It's 24 hours shy of full. It's right outside my window, like I can touch it. It's late where you live, and I'm sure you're asleep. But I wonder if you see its brightness in your dreams. Wonder if it reminds you of how God shines on you. You live … Continue reading Are You Looking at the Moon?
God’s Love Heals
You are loved. You are valuable and valued. God loves you. He wants to be around you. He's personal enough to see you. His love is refreshing. Life-giving. He heals because He loves you. God answers prayers. You’re important to Him. He hears the cry of your heart. You’re the apple of His eye***. He … Continue reading God’s Love Heals
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