Freedom through Forgiveness

In yesterday’s post, the Lord was calling us as His people to open wide our hearts to forgive, to let Him set us free from the old offenses the enemy still uses to yank us around, so bitterness and fear will no longer control our reactions, but LOVE, grace and peace will. Mark 11:25, RomansContinue reading “Freedom through Forgiveness”

Forgive

This morning, I felt the Lord leading us back to forgiveness. Matthew 6:14-15; Psalm 32:1-5; Romans 12:17-21 When Jesus died on the cross, He paid for all our sin — from the tiniest infraction to that monstrous mistake we still regret. So, if our mile-high debt has been forgiven entirely, why are we so botheredContinue reading “Forgive”

How Are You Doing So Far?

What new year’s resolutions did you make for 2025? And how are you doing with those so far? Have busyness, laziness or weariness brought you down? Have those habitual sins you swore you’d walk away from already pressed back in? And what about anxiety and depression? How are you doing with those? Of all theContinue reading “How Are You Doing So Far?”

Warmth in the Winter Seasons of Life

Have you ever experienced a harsh, lonely time in your life? Winter seasons often come unexpectedly. I had one that lasted several years, as family members and others I loved passed away one by one, and my best friends cut me out of their lives. It was an isolating time … a cold, cold winter,Continue reading “Warmth in the Winter Seasons of Life”

Awakening: The Great Invitation

One night, about a year after we were forced to flee the dark area of the world where we’d been serving the Lord, I awakened over and over to the thick presence of the Lord in the room and an inaudible voice breaking through my sleep to urge: Go higher….Press deeper….Push further….Higher up…. Awakening. TheContinue reading “Awakening: The Great Invitation”

On Love’s Wings

How are you doing these days with love? In what ways has the enemy used you to weary, slander, attack or hurt someone you love? How have you allowed the troubles of this world to consume your thoughts and determine how you feel and act? Has the enemy stolen your peace and joy? Do youContinue reading “On Love’s Wings”

What It Comes Down To

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 1-30, 2025. James 1:12, Revelation 2:10, Philippians 3:7-14 These times are raging into the last days. It’s not about what a great job you have or how comfortable your life is, or even how much freedom your country gives you. It comes down to this:  DoContinue reading “What It Comes Down To”

Arm Us with Strength

I love to take courage from God’s names. So many times, He has been my Healer, my Mighty Warrior, my Comforter, my Advocate and so much more. What about you? When you look back at how the Lord carried you through 2024, what names of God stand out to you? Let’s ask Him to armContinue reading “Arm Us with Strength”

Do You Measure Up?

Our kids tend to lean on God the same way they lean on us. So, if we’re telling them all the ways they don’t measure up, they’re likely to see God as displeased with them, as well. Maybe that’s something you also experienced that is still a struggle for you today. It’s easy to imagineContinue reading “Do You Measure Up?”

Loving the Hard-to-Love

Did you face conflicts over the last few days? Today’s prayer is from Romans 12:9-21: Lord, make our love sincere. Teach us to hate what is evil; and cling to what is good. Make us devoted to one another in love, honoring others above ourselves. Don’t let us lack in zeal, but fuel our spiritualContinue reading “Loving the Hard-to-Love”