Rest in Me

My beloved bride, today I’m calling you to rest in Me. Don’t be like the wife who rushes about to please her Husband, doing things I never asked you to do and missing out on the one thing that matters. Luke 10:38-42. Come, sit with Me awhile. Listen to My voice. Hear My heart forContinue reading “Rest in Me”

Psalm 91 Prayer

Today, let’s pray together Psalm 91 over our families…. We choose to live in Your shelter, O Most High, to abide in the shadow of the Almighty. We say to You, O Lord, You are our Refuge and our Fortress; our God, in Whom we trust. Deliver us from the snare of the fowler, forContinue reading “Psalm 91 Prayer”

Step Out of the World, into the Mind of Christ

Sharing with you this word from the Lord for His people. (From one of my quiet times with Him). If this is something for you, dive in and let Him complete you with His love. If it’s for someone you know, share it. My beloved child, I see your need to belong, to be acceptedContinue reading “Step Out of the World, into the Mind of Christ”

Florida Shooting, and Prayer for Obedience

Before we step into our Saturday prayer theme for Holy Week, let’s pray for God’s comfort for those mourning the deaths of two Florida State University students on Thursday. Six people were injured in the mass shooting, as well as the shooter, Phoenix Ikner. Lord, in the midst of this terrible tragedy, we ask YouContinue reading “Florida Shooting, and Prayer for Obedience”

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”

How Christians in Hard Places Spent Christmas

ISRAEL gave special permission for the head of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, to visit GAZA for a pre-Christmas Mass at the Church of the Holy Family, where Christians have been harboring in the midst of this war not their own. As Israeli drones sounded overhead, he encouraged believers toContinue reading “How Christians in Hard Places Spent Christmas”

When Christmas Is Hard

My dear brothers and sisters, I don’t know what all of you are going through right now, but I know for some of you this will be the first Christmas without a loved one. I want you to know my heart is with you and I love you dearly. Jesus’ arms are a safe placeContinue reading “When Christmas Is Hard”

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?”