At the beginning of each year, many churches invite people to join in a corporate fast. My church does it for the first week of the new year. Some churches do it for twenty one days. We are invited to participate with fellow believers to tithe the first part of the year resetting our focus … Continue reading Reset
I believe that timing is everything. Four months ago I slipped on some chicken poop while bringing the chickens water and tore the meniscus in my left knee. I did not need surgery (thank you God!) but had to wear braces and walk with a cane. I also did physical therapy. The therapist told me … Continue reading Timing is everything
AAA estimates that over 119 million Americans will be traveling for Christmas this year. So this post will be direct and to the point as you who are traveling, are busy checking your bags, standing in line, or driving. My hope is in Jesus, because He sees Himself in me. (Charles Stanley) How grateful I … Continue reading Christmas travel
I have a client who is a realtor. She told me when she shows a house she has either chocolate chip cookies, or a loaf of bread baking in the oven. It permeates throughout the house and gives a sense of comfort for the potential buyers. What a great marketing tool! In the Bible, bread … Continue reading Fresh baked bread
A friend recently asked how he could specifically pray for me. I replied that I really want to practice remaining the the presence of God more and more throughout my day. He responded with this, and so I am sharing it with you because he gave me permission. Here is the link to his blog … Continue reading Beholding
Sometimes you are privileged to witness someone being a shining example of something so raw and magnificent it just brings you to tears. That happened to me recently. I was at church on a Tuesday morning for corporate prayer. One woman started praising and speaking out her love for how wonderful God was and how … Continue reading Shining example
Most days I live in a sense of wonder. God's blessings chase me down and overtake me more times that I can count. I just need to keep on the lookout and also listen for that still, small voice. I always keep a note pad, pen, and mini flashlight next to the side of my … Continue reading One
It all started out innocently enough. I was putting out paychecks in envelopes on the door to my office, so the employees could come grab them at the end of the day. A lady in the office next to me happened to be passing by and said she wanted a check too. I told her … Continue reading Check!
Some days you are just going along, minding your own business, and them BAM! If you are paying attention, looking for the blessings of God, He always shows up. I was driving to work the other morning, and got to a spot in the highway where someone had taken the time to draw a butterfly, … Continue reading Unexpected
The ichthys comes from the Greek and is a symbol consisting of two intersecting arcs, the ends of the right side extending beyond the meeting point so as to resemble the profile of a fish. The symbol was adopted by early Christians as a secret symbol to determine if another was indeed Christian. It is … Continue reading Surprise!
God Still Speaks 