Lord, Set Us Free From Hatred
Hate. Everywhere we look today the world is changing and people are afraid. Rage, out of control emotions, and bitterness spews from social media and daily conversation. Underlying all of this seems to be feeling of hatred seeping into the
Are You Aligned With God … Or With The World?
"Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established." Proverbs 16:3 (ESV) A friend recently told me he had been seeing a chiropractor regularly for the last several years. I asked why, a little surprised because he had never
Are You Afraid? Do It Anyway!
Five years ago, I began an amazing, wonderful journey of surrender – asking God’s will to be done in and through me. What a ride it’s been! Writing and sharing devotionals, starting my own faith-based blog and website, working with
Hitting the Delete Button on Our Past
She was terrified. Yes, she was guilty. Yes, she had sinned and been caught in the act of adultery. The mob of angry, self-righteous religious leaders had dragged her from her house and into the temple courtyard to face judgment
Beating the Battle of Worry
Worry. It happens to all of us at one time or another. For many, life is unpredictable and always changing. It’s natural to let fear, doubt, and worry creep in. If you fall into the occasional battle over worry and fear,
Return to God
Thus says the LORD of hosts:“Return to Me,” says the LORD of hosts,“and I will return to you."Zechariah 1:3 (NABRE) One of the Bible’s best known Parables is the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32 GW). Strictly speaking, the word “prodigal” describes someone
Stepping into a New Season!
"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven."Ecclesiastes 3:1 (MEV) To say 2020 has been a challenging year is an understatement! It’s a new season and if you’re like so many others in our community, you’re
Good Intentions vs. God Intentions
My husband loves to cook! Over the years, he's taught me that cooking food to perfection is something of an art – not quite a formula, not quite a by-the-numbers recipe. Rather, cooking well is connecting our intent and with