When we go through trials, it’s easy to look around and think, “Why doesn’t she have this problem? Am I the only one going through this?” or “Why does God heal him but not me?” or “Why is my marriage in pieces, and that other couple is so blessed?” The truth is we all haveContinue reading “Walking Toward Oneness”
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A Prayer from Philippians 4:4-9
Do you deal with anxiety? Are there thought processes and reactions that have such a strong hold on you, it feels impossible to break out of that escalating spiral? What if I were to tell you that you can be free? Would you do what it takes to get there? If freedom from anxiety andContinue reading “A Prayer from Philippians 4:4-9”
What Are You Working For?
One morning, the Lord awakened me to a vision of the bride scrubbing the floor, sweat on her brow. “I see you,” the Lord said to her. He reached out with both hands, and as she took them, He pulled her to her feet to look into His eyes. Don’t be like the wife whoContinue reading “What Are You Working For?”
Thankful for Religious Freedom
In many countries throughout the world, Christians must worship the Lord in silence, cut off from other believers because of dangerous political climates that condone persecution of those who do not agree with their agendas. After living almost three decades in one of those countries, where Christians are persecuted and where we could not legally meetContinue reading “Thankful for Religious Freedom”
Difficult Family Gatherings
Are you anxious about seeing certain family members during the holidays or encountering strained situations? Here are some helpful prayers: Lord, please fill that whole room and house with Your presence and Your angels, and send the enemy out. Build a shield of protection around our time together and block any plans the enemy hasContinue reading “Difficult Family Gatherings”
Continued Prayer for Uvalde
A retired pastor, great grandfather of one of the fallen children in the Uvalde tragedy, told those gathered at a prayer vigil Thursday night he does not want to have hate in his heart for the murderer. In the aftermath of last Tuesday’s mass shooting at an elementary school in the small Texan community, speciallyContinue reading “Continued Prayer for Uvalde”
Step Out of the World and into My Mind
My beloved child, I see your need to belong, to be accepted by those you look up to or want to be around, to be seen as someone important in their lives. You want them to like you, include you, see you as one of them, so you mold your viewpoints around theirs and stepContinue reading “Step Out of the World and into My Mind”
Fires in Texas
At least 175 fires in the past week have burned nearly 95,000 acres across the state of Texas. Lord, please stop the fires. Dowse the land with rain today and bring relief. Be a Shield around every firefighter and give them wisdom to know how to contain the fires. Comfort families who have lost homesContinue reading “Fires in Texas”
Do Not Fear
I awoke from a dream where a little girl worriedly tugged on her mother’s skirt, saying “Mommy, Mommy! I don’t want to go bye-bye.” Her face still haunts me as I write this. What devastation. So many mothers and children in Ukraine have been injured and killed, especially after Russia bombed a maternity and children’sContinue reading “Do Not Fear”
The Battle for Life
We’ve been praying for Ukraine and the world, but is your family or someone you know also facing a battle of their own at this time? We have a real enemy (Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8) who operates a lot like the one Ukraine is facing now. Lies, justifying sin, stepping over boundaries, wearing usContinue reading “The Battle for Life”
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