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
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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
Praying for an Unborn Child
I learned today about unborn twins - one of them died in the womb, the other survived and was born. My heart broke. Not in a way I've felt before. I've wept for unborn or newborn babies that died, and I've wept for their moms and families. This was different. I wept for the twin … Continue reading Praying for an Unborn Child
When I See the Sunrise …
When I see the sunrise, I think about you. I pray for you. A few hours ago, you watched the same sun break the horizon. It's higher in the sky now. Your day has already begun. What will it be like? What are you thinking about? Are your dreams bolder than mine? Are your hopes … Continue reading When I See the Sunrise …
God Stopped the Curse
In researching my dad's side of the family tree, I discovered my 2nd great grandfather was a Civil War soldier. I never knew that. In prayer ministry and in traveling around the Southeast, I've experienced visions of pain and fire and death. At the leading of Christ, I've prayed to close the generational doors. I … Continue reading God Stopped the Curse
Got Family Stories? Someone Wants to Know
I’ve always loved history. In high school, I covered the walls of my bedroom with historical maps. It wasn’t about the dates, the who-did-what-and-where. It was about the people – the way they lived, their conversations, and the settings where their daily lives played out. When I visit an historical house, I usually spend most … Continue reading Got Family Stories? Someone Wants to Know
Adventures with God 