In the book of Exodus, Moses instructed Johua to fight the Amalekite army in the valley as he stood on top of the hill holding the staff of God. As long as Moses held his hands up, the Israelites were winning but as soon as it lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. Because He…
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Time for change
Spring has sprung and it is evident everywhere you look in my corner of the world. Flowers are blooming, leaves are popping out, and pollen is covering pretty much everything! While taking a walk in the cool spring air yesterday, I came across a beautiful butterfly garden. The butterflies were breaking out of their tiny…
God and GPS
Have you ever used GPS for directions but still felt you knew a better way to get there? All we need to do is follow the blue line, but instead we veer off course, blaze our own trail, but sometimes end up more lost then we were in the first place. We do the same…
Living the 3 P’s
Are you interested in learning the secret to life? Consider living the 3 P’s… Live Passionately What are you passionate about? Is there an issue, a people group, or a problem that captures your focus time and time again? My passion is helping women see their value to God. He has laid them on my…
Spiritual Soil
Have you ever watered a potted plant that was dried out? Did you notice that the water seemed to run straight through and out the bottom? The soil wasn’t prepared to receive the water so it could only hold a little bit. Instead, it needs a continuous dose of water to stay nourished and healthy….
Joy in the moments
If someone were to ask you ‘what brings you joy?’, what would you think of? Your wedding day? The birth of your children? Buying a new house? For most people, these milestone moments come to mind right away. While these are certainly joyful moments, they are not true joy. Joy is found in contentment. Do…
L.E.N.T.
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday which begins the Lenten season. We are blessed with the opportunity to celebrate Jesus’ sacrifice for us at Easter. But how can we also be more sacrificial? How can we put God first in our lives? We can start with practicing L.E.N.T. L – Listen to what God says through His…
Up in Smoke
It seems a lot of the events in my life this week have involved smoke: I gathered friends around a bonfire to celebrate a dear friend’s retirement as we ceremonially burned the scrubs she had acquired over her decades as a nurse; I devoured delicious fall-off-the-bone BBQ after it had smoked overnight in a pit;…
Be a duck!
When I was a teenager, my dad gave me some great advice: “When you’re having a hard time, you’ve got to be a duck. Ducks are calm and cool as they float across the water, but underneath they are kicking like crazy!” I’ve thought of that advice over the years and developed a new appreciation…
Choosing Contentment
Almost every morning I wake up early, grab a cup of coffee and my journal, and sit in my favorite chair for my quiet time. Before long, I see the sky turn beautiful shades of pink, purple, and orange peeking through the tree line of my backyard. I think to myself how blessed I am…