I’m so incredibly thankful that Anna wasn’t afraid to be outlandish for Him. She did literally stand in the gap for me. She gave the phone to that prayer counselor who told me just to close my eyes, relax, and receive God’s healing. I had been to so many doctors trying to figure out why…
Courageously Sowing Hope
It’s been a courageous morning! My devotional verse for the day: “This matter is your responsibility, but we will be with you; be courageous and act. Ezra 10:4 Monica is an amazing friend who knows how to send me encouraging and inspiring messages at just the right time. She is a “hope” person in my life….
Courage part II
Sarah Morris read our courage post. She had just done a lesson on courage with her young people in church. The connection was amazing for me. She sent me an AMAZING TED talk that blew me away. I kept thinking of my life, the lives of those I love, and the “impossible” things they are…
Powerful suggestions for long-term counseling
I have not written in this portion of my blog in a while. This is for my L.C.S.W. folks! Or, if you are currently in counseling, consider sharing this with your therapist to see if it’s right for you. Everyone must examine where they are in therapy and honestly ask if these suggestions match your…
Being outlandish for Him…
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born, I set you apart. Jeremiah 1:5 God if You knew me even before You formed me in my mother’s womb then You must know me in all my seasons of life! You were there, are there, and will be there. Your…
He chose you
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit–fruit that will last–and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. John 15:16
His pageantry
Every step, every lash, every nail and sword–Jesus took upon Himself suffering and sin. More personally–He took my suffering and sin. Once upon a time, I competed in pageants. My first pageant, I was a guest sitting in the audience, and I was thrilled to see, of all the girls, one was chosen, crowned, and…
Are we not surprised?
All throughout God’s Word we see God’s work in families and patterns of behaviors repeating itself. The most remembered is David and his son Solomon. If you interview families they will share family patterns of alcoholics, sexual abuse, anger… I was listening to a young man’s story of how he wanted a relationship with is…
Courage
If you’ve been following the last several posts, you will remember that courage has been the area God has called me to think on, write about, and make changes in my spiritual walk. Yesterday, at church, guess what the title of the sermon was? COURAGE! Praise the Lord! The guest speaker shared his ministry to…
Mettle
Mettle: a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way. synonyms: spirit, fortitude, strength of character, moral fiber, steel, determination,resolve, resolution, backbone, grit, true grit, courage, courageousness,bravery, valor, fearlessness, daring; I love words. I love learning the definition of words. Last night, God gave my husband and I the greatest gift–a restaurant with tables surrounded by bookcases. As…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 