Isaiah 66:13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you. Running around talking to folks at an Upward game, I was stopped by the beauty of this mother holding her baby so close. In all the noise, chaos, and fun–this little one was held close and oblivious to only one thing–resting in the arms of his…
When “cultivating good” is hard
“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” Ephesians 4:2 Often cultivating good (yesterday’s post) is hard because the faults of others are like sandpaper rubbing against our skin. The most challenging relationships are those that have been intimate for years and grace…
Cultivate Good
Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing. Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here’s what…
Prayers needed tomorrow night for ministry
Dear Readers, I did not realize that a team was prepared to go tomorrow night, Friday, September 13. Below is an email, and I obtained permission to forward on. She desires prayers. Will you be in prayer for this ministry? Pray that God will open up the doors of the clubs and that women will…
Cherished–Taking His Love to Strip Clubs
I read a statistic that we have well over 5,000 strip clubs functioning from coast to coast. Hollywood glamorizes stripping and in some cases throws a strip club scene in a movie for humor. Research and common sense tells us that women working in clubs are vulnerable to violence, depression, STDs, trauma, and addictions. I’ve…
It is finished–have a seat!
In the Old Testament, priests entered the temple with the strictest of rules and reverence, and never would they casually “sit” in the temple. There was a fearful respect of the Temple. Jesus, after His work on the cross, ascended to heaven and SITS at the right hand side of God. Dr. Jeremiah described this “sitting” as “It…
Have you ever wondered?
This is going to be so personal you may say, “please can you keep that to yourself”. Now that I shared that fear maybe you’ll celebrate with me instead. Parish and I, like all marriages, have had our ups and downs. Ups have been out of this world, downs have been hard. Surprisingly hard. When…
Who made lame beggars walk and blind men see
In A Christmas Carol, Bob Cratchit took Tiny Tim to church, and Mrs. Cratchit asks how Tim behaved… And how did little Tim behave?” asked Mrs. Cratchit, when she had rallied Bob on his credulity, and Bob had hugged his daughter to his heart’s content. “As good as gold,” said Bob, “and better. Somehow he…
Satisfied
Psalm 22:26 The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the Lord that seek him: your heart shall live for ever. Researching the word meek in the Hebrew, I discovered amazing truths. First, meek is not weak. Meek is a confident resolve that God is all-powerful in my life–in all seasons of my life. It…
You’re an overcomer!
John 16:33 33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” These words are from our Savior’s mouth. What things did He tell us? More reasons to stay connected to His Word daily so we can be filled…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 