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During Old Testament days, Joshua was dividing the Promised Land amongst the twelve tribes. The tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, Joseph’s sons, felt that they should have more land than they had received to accommodate all of the people in their tribes. So Joshua agreed to extend their territory up into the mountain region. The…

I so rarely have the chance to enjoy a cool evening in August in Texas, so you can imagine how disappointed I was when an unexpected guest showed up. While visiting with a friend on the back deck the other week, a pesky mosquito kept buzzing around making a pest of itself. It didn’t take…

You know how it goes; you’re driving down the road, taking in the scenery when all of the sudden you hear the familiar, computer-generated command… Recalculating! Sometimes we can zone out and ignore the turn-by-turn directions we are receiving, other times we feel we know a better way to go. Either way, the result is…

“I can do it myself.” “I don’t need to rely on someone else to get things done.” “I’ll figure out a way to make it happen…” Does any of this sound familiar? Have you heard people say these things? Have you said them yourself? Why are we so determined to do things on our own…

My husband and I have been touring homes lately to see if we may want to start the next chapter of our lives in a new location. On the surface, we look for the functionality of a good floor plan, evaluate the beauty of updated decorative features, and consider what the surrounding area looks and…

I don’t know about you, but I receive a lot of encouragement through worship music. For me, it is an easy way to align my thoughts with God in the midst of my everyday life. Recently, I have been considering a song called Under my Feet by Zach Williams. The song describes becoming aware of…

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,…