Prayer Changes Things!

In the past few days, God has brought the word “courage” into my presence several times.  And because I have become increasingly sensitive to “patterns” and “repetition” in my life, I found myself led to ask:  ”God, is that You?” and “What are You trying to show me?” 

I started to slip. Again. Some races are long ones. Some are short. We are remodeling our home. It’s exciting and unnerving all at once. I can do just about anything for a few weeks. Our remodeling is a short race. I can see the end in sight. Some races are long ones. Sustaining and […]

When I start to “feel good” again, my faith actually starts to slip. It is so subtle that I almost don’t even realize it. As I start to “feel better”, I start to take my life back into my own hands again. I start to think “I can do this”.
The crisis has slightly lifted. I […]

This is Part 2 of 2 on the Danger of Feeling Good Again. Part 1 can be viewed here.
Previous principles discussed:

First principle: Keep an accurate measure of yourself.
Second principle: Today is a New Day.
Third principle: Keep your eyes on God.

Fourth principle: Stay calm.
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalms 46:10 [+/-]Psalm 46:10
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On May 24, 2006, I was watching Beth Moore on TV and writing in my journal.  Beth is a gifted writer, speaker and Bible teacher.  She is nationally and internationally renown.  Her and her husband live in Houston, Texas where she leads “Living Proof Ministries.” 
On that May morning, Beth said something that left a profound […]

I went to our local YMCA this morning to get in a gentle walk on the treadmill before I got started with the rest of my day. You see, I haven’t been there for a while. I could tell my back was tight from not exercising. I knew I needed to get […]

Anna Landers, the columnist, is quoted as saying “When life’s problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate.”On this Thanksgiving Day, you might be struggling. It might be a slight annoyance. A sliver of sorts. Where a small remedy will likely be enough. Or you might be […]

Hello Friends-God continues to work on my heart in such amazing ways. He is truly showing me things that I have never really got before. I know He works like that. You can hear the same message over and over again, but until your Spirit is ready to take it in, it just doesn’t seem […]

My last two mornings have been wonderfully personal and peaceful. I have started to use a new devotional called “The Busy Mom’s Devotional-10 minutes a week to a Life of Devotion”. Lisa Bergren is also the author of our “God Encounter-Experiencing the Power of Creative Prayer.”
Yesterday, God started me on a journey to “hold fast” […]

Chris gave me a little paper devotional from “The Upper Room”. I have seen them before, but it’s been a long time. I was really struck by the one that I read this morning. I wanted to share it in hopes that it would encourage you as much as it encouraged me.
Facing Goliath

Hi Friends-Sometimes God just hits me right between the eyes! I am having “one of those” kind of experiences. I am reading Joyce Meyer’s book entitled “The Power of Simple Prayer-How to Talk with God about Everything”. Well, I am cruising right along with the book. It’s a great read. I’m in chapter 12 […]

Hello Friends-I am barely awake this morning, but one of the things that I do pretty much first thing each day is to look at my daily calendars. The minute I read this one, I thought of all of you. Does anyone need a healing today? I do. […]