Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess His name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others for with such sacrifices God is pleased (Hebrews 13:15). I read this scripture before turning the light off last night, and I made a mental note to revisit it …
Low Praise Monitor?
(Preface of A Mary Like Me) As I write these words, I’m sitting on the same beach I sat upon fifteen years ago in a tidal pool of self-pity. Blessed beyond measure, with a good marriage and two beautiful children, I felt lost. As I sat on the North Carolinabeach that day listening to one of my favorite Christian artists, …
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Nothing But Praise
Oh God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life, I will praise you as long as I …
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Ugly Diligence
The battle is great. Can you feel it? I have always said, “People who face a series of tragedies in their life or who struggle with depression or self worth must have an important God-purpose, one the enemy is scared of and is frantically trying to deter.” I believe that with all my heart. And with this in mind, I’m always …
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“Make friends with the problems in your life.” Jesus Calling, March 5. What? This goes against everything we believe! Make friends with our problems? It’s kind of like thanking God for our problems. Oh, wait….the Bible does tell us to do that too. Guess that is kind of like making friends with them. It’s not just reverse psychology. It’s reverse …
