“Often when external blessing seems to elude us, internal spiritual gifts come tumbling our direction. Sometimes–not always but sometimes–it takes being in the worst shape of your life to see and hear the Lord.” Priscilla Shirer Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (I John 4:8) I heard a song…
Category: Soul Work
His Work
My Fathers’ Hands
I imagine my daddy’s hands holding me for the first time. “It’s a girl!” rang out over the phones and waiting room over 48 years ago. I can visualize the scene and the youth of my father. I picture him young and strong, yet unsure how baby number five will be raised midst four boys….
Dating Covenant
We’ve made it a practice to allow dating at 16 years old. Promise me, O women of Jerusalem, not to awaken love until the time is right. Song of Solomon 8:4 Within the dating, a covenant is drawn between the child and parents. I strongly believe that young men and women should follow God’s Word…
Baptism: Courage and Surrender
Where do I start? First, God’s timing is perfect. He is not impulsive or slack. He writes a story in each of us, and those around us become part of the interweaving of a glorious KINGDOM story! I remembered having conversations with my oldest’s boyfriend. Conversations about Jesus and His love for us. On one…
What to do with FEAR
When a new door opens, opposition and adversity will come. It’s part of the faith walk. Every time. No exceptions. …because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me. I Corinthians 16:8 Paul decides to stay and work despite opposition. Do you run from conflict, or see…
A Four Leaf Clover
St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, used a Shamrock – which has three leaves – to explain the Holy Trinity – one each for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Christians also viewed the four-leaf clover as lucky for its resemblance to the cross. Some even believe that the fourth leaf symbolizes…
Theophany
Question: “What is a theophany? Answer: A theophany is a manifestation of God in the Bible that is tangible to the human senses. In its most restrictive sense, it is a visible appearance of God in the Old Testament period, often, but not always, in human form. Read more:http://www.gotquestions.org/theophany-Christophany.html#ixzz33CA1BGVC Priscilla in One in a Million shared…
In His presence our shame is undone! Great worship song!
Thank you Leslie for sharing this beautiful worship song! What a great song to invite the presence of the Holy Spirit into our journey –our bitterness made sweet!
Bittersweet: Vulnerability and Obedience
Bitterness made sweet. Priscilla Shirer continues in her One in a Million book discussing emotional healing. What happens when the unthinkable occurs and you can’t get control of your emotions? What if a decision you’ve made, or a direction that God is leading you brings unbearable circumstances? The Israelites were dying of thirst. Moses cried…
Power Ups: I bet you are doing them! Celebrate it!
Our society has placed emphasis on self-care and the consequences of compassion fatigue. Our fast past, just do it, strive and stretch pace have caught up with us. We attend workshops and read articles on how to better care for ourselves so we can reach our potential while helping and serving others. The proverbial balance….
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