Worry is the facade of taking action when prayer really is. ~ Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts Photo by Kim M. Andrist I don’t consider myself a worrier. But I know that term is relative. There is a long and wide spectrum to that cumbersome thing called worry. In fact, as I type, I realize how I’ve prided myself on …
How to Receive the Blessings of the Storehouse in Heaven
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there will be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty,” and see if I will not throw open the flood gates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it” (Malachi 3:10).I was a little nervous. It’s been almost …
Spiritual Warfare: Do you have a hole in your shield?
Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him. The Lord said to Satan, “The Lord rebuke you, Satan! The Lord rebuke you! Is this man not a burning stick snatched from the fire? Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood …
A Statement of Faith Facing Cancer
Shortly after starting this blog my only sibling, my big sister, fought a 2nd battle with cancer. This was a “statement of faith” I posted when we first learned that the demon had come back. Christy fought bravely, yet she “got” to take a short-cut home. I will see her again, but until then I hold on to the goodness of God. I know many …
Moving Forward
Just like a preacher on Sundays, I know it’s good to have a fresh voice once in a while. I have no doubt that I can get stale. So, I’ve invited my talented writing buddies, many of whom have their own blogs, to be a guest on A Mary Like Me. I know you’ll be blessed, and you might discover some other …