despair, discoruagement, Uncategorized

4 things to do when you want to give up….

1 Kings 18:36-19:18 (Click here if you want to read the story.)   He experienced the highlight of his career. God really came through for him–big time. The Lord could’ve remained silent and proved Elijah a foolish prophet, but when the man of God called the bluff of Baal’s prophets and cried out to God, “Answer me, O Lord, answer me, …

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faith, God's faithfulness, God's promises, God's Sovereignty, prayer, Uncategorized

Nothing Can Stop the Promises of God

“…So Sarah laughed to herself as she thought. ‘After I am worn out and my master is old, will I have this pleasure? Then the Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Will I really have a child, now that I am old?’ Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return to you at the …

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dreams, faith, God, God's guidance, God's peace, God's presence, surrender

What if?

    A Morning prayer:   What if the world stopped just for a day? What if all problems for one moment went away? What if I could grasp eternity and see what’s ahead? What if I chose to surrender the lead to be led? How would vision of the future cause within me change? Would the knowledge be sweet or would I …

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God's faithfulness, God's goodness, God's guidance, God's help, God's love, God's presence, God's Voice, recipe, Uncategorized

Christmas in July:The present of His Presence

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5,6)   My ears were burning. I got up from my knees after praying to hear His voice, and my ears were burning! I was so excited! I had just prayed in …

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Bible study, confession, cross, debt, Forgivenss, Redeemer, Redemption, repentance

Jesus Redeems My Everyday

re·deem   (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redeem) transitive verb \ri-ˈdēm\ 1 a   : to buy back : repurchase b   : to get or win back 2 : to free from what distresses or harms: as a   : to free from captivity by payment of ransom b   : to extricate from or help to overcome something detrimental c   : to release from blame or debt : …

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