Empty Chairs . . . I love the turkey, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, dressing, and green bean casserole. I embrace the cooler weather, gold and garnet leaves, and the almost naked trees. I love football and the Thanksgiving parade with Santa at the end, and I love gathering with family and friends–whoever can come. But… Read More When Celebrating Thanksgiving is Hard
Do you know what your calling is? Do you have dreams to do amazing things for God? A lot of us do. We’ve felt a nudge; we’ve heard a voice deep inside or seen a vision and believed God had invited us onto his team. But the “calling” isn’t unfolding like we’d hoped or planned. Mine… Read More When Your Calling Doesn’t Seem Valuable
Almost twenty years ago, I knelt down next to my bed and prayed for more of the Holy Spirit. I prayed for my ears to hear Him as my friend heard Him. If the Lord had more of Himself to give me, more gifts of the Holy Spirit, despite my fears, I wanted more. I… Read More 7 Scriptures on the Holy Spirit and How He Helps Us
It happened so quickly. The words flew out of my mouth before I could lasso them back. And there was no putting the messy toothpaste verbal spew back into the tube it came from (my mouth.) I was tired. I didn’t mean to say those words! The minute I heard myself say it I thought,… Read More A Prayer for Those Messy Moments You Want to Take Back
I don’t like to worry, but I do. And I know God tells me not to . . .But I do! We all do, don’t we? It’s one of those yucky human afflictions. What do you worry about? I worry about my kids. I stress about my job and if I’m doing it well.… Read More A Prayer to Help Stop Worrying
