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While scrolling through Facebook the other day, a picture caught my attention. It was of a young mom holding a small child who had fallen asleep in her arms. The image was the epitome of peace, comfort, and rest and I could almost feel the slow, calm breath of the little one snoozing without a…

It can look like a normal series of events. First A, then B, followed by C. The events could be good, bad, or even unnoticeable. We move through life from moment to moment until something catches our attention – God shows up. Some call these moments divine appointments, God winks, or even kisses from Heaven….

I recently heard the expression “Prepare for what you’ve prayed for.”  The statement seems simple enough, but the depth of the concept is a little overwhelming! When it comes to prayer, what we have been asking God for? His favor? His direction? His strength? Are we ready to actually receive what we’ve asked Him for?…

I received a flower delivery recently from a dear friend. Instead of a radiant display of brightly colored tulips (my favorite), what arrived at my office was a basket full of tulip bulbs. While the gesture was still thoughtful, it wasn’t what either of us had expected. While we were originally disappointed by the delivery,…

Have you ever noticed that when one bad thing happens, it’s usually followed by a few others? Some people feel they’ve fallen into a temporary streak of bad luck, while others tend to camp in their misfortune claiming that they’re just cursed! Have you ever considered that it’s not that way at all? Perhaps the…

Have you ever made a mistake that turned out to be good in the end? I am in a Discipleship Group that reads Scripture each day, journals about a verse that stands out to us, and shares those insights with each other once a week. This week, we are in the book of Mark. However,…

Have you ever entered a room lit entirely by candles? The soft, warm glow immediately calms your heart and makes you feel comfortable. The interesting thing about a room full of candles is that they all glow together, they do not compete with each other. They compliment each other and, together, make the room brighter….

Did you know it took two years for the slaves living in the south to hear about the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation? This amazing act of government had taken place changing the status of millions of men and women from enslaved to free, but they didn’t even know it had happened. They say good…

I woke yesterday to the low rumble of thunder. The meteorologists had been predicting bad weather for days, this time they seemed to be right. As I drank my coffee and got ready for work, I listened to the inconsistent splatter of the raindrops against the windows. The rain was in full deluge mode as…

It is officially summer! For many, that means more time with friends and family, lazier days (maybe), and a vacation or two. On a recent getaway to our favorite lake, God reminded me of a few things…Live like fish, stay in groups. There’s safety in numbers and we strengthen each other. We’re designed to live in…