12 Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 has inspired me to write a story called The Stranger, the Hourglass, and the Decision. This is my first attempt to write a Christian allegory about our mortality and the brevity of life. The stranger is a messenger of God in… Continue reading Teach us to number our days
Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens. I want to be the one who is actively listening, and I want to hear the voice of God above all others. It is easy to forget that we need to get wisdom from the Bible. The world and its message diverts our attention away from God and we get… Continue reading Knowledge speaks but wisdom listens
Isaiah 61:3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of… Continue reading God Gives Beauty for Ashes
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. While I’m praying, seeking wisdom in the Bible, waiting or moving forward on decisions that I believe are God’s will, I have come to realize that at the same time I can dismiss these 3 simple… Continue reading Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks – This is God’s will for you
stronghold is a place where a cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld. Whereas an Insecurity is a feeling of uncertainty, a lack of confidence or anxiety about yourself. Have you ever strongly defended your faulty thinking that was holding you captive to your insecurity rather than attempt to explore and deal with those… Continue reading Overcoming the Strongholds of Insecurity with Faith
I heard on the news the other day that our country is experiencing a loneliness epidemic, and our technology advancements have been contributing to this widespread feeling of isolation. Our smart Phones, Facebook, Instagram and twitter accounts have redefined how our generation communicates with each other. People are using their phones more to connect through… Continue reading Overcoming Loneliness with Faith
Is there a situation in your life that is so challenging or heartbreaking that you are tempted to doubt God and His ability to work out a plan for your good? If so, please raise your hand. My hands are up and waving in the air. This past year I faced my biggest giant of… Continue reading Facing your Goliath with Faith
One of my favorite things to do is walk with a friend. I walk with my neighbor, Dede, several times a week down a dirt path that is is accessible from our neighborhood. This path is high up on the hill and runs parallel to the valley below us. Our conversation flows as our feet… Continue reading Confident Jesus is walking beside me
My daughter, Lian, took this picture of Tumalo Falls in Bend, Oregon.[/caption] Romans 15:13 says: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. This verse teaches me that the Holy Spirit does… Continue reading Confident in the Power of the Holy Spirit
