I must tell you to stand. I must remind you of whose you are. Not who you are. Or who you think you should be. Or who you want to be. But. Whose you are. You are a child of God. The creator of the universe. The One who loves you so much He sacrificed His Son for …
Trusting God’s Faithfulness When the Storms Come
Hurricane Irma is battering Southern Florida as I type. I check in with my daughter every few hours to see how she is doing at her in-laws house in Ft. Lauderdale. It does a mama’s heart good to read her text. I’ve prayed for the storm to die. For the winds to calm and it’s strength to dissipate. But …
Praying With Power
They sit in front of me in need of a tissue while tears pour down their faces. They come every Sunday after the sermon. Our prayer team awaits them ready to battle in prayer. Most days the stories and needs aren’t too difficult, but sometimes, the heartbreak is great, and so is the darkness that created it. Today …
How to Get Out of a Bad Mood
To those who have been called….(Jude 1). I was in a funk the other day as I drove home. Tired. Irritated. I didn’t want to be that way, so I did what I’ve learned through the years as the best treatment for my mood. I began thanking God for all of my blessings then I prayed for people whose names are forever on …
A Prayer for Strength
You can pray this for loved ones. You can pray this for yourself. I’m praying this prayer for all of us today. I could never have come up with such wisdom on my own. I’m thankful the Apostle Paul penned these words in his letter to the Colossians thousands of years ago. Timeless. Eternal. Words. (Colossians 1:11,12). It’s a …