I know you're just itching to know what word I picked for this year. For those of you who are like, whaaat? Its grown in popularity over the years for people to pick a word -- or words. Words that speak to them. Words that they want to see develop in their life over the … Continue reading A Year for a Suddenly
When I was a little kid I was as timid and shy as they come. When I was introduced to new people I was the one who would literally hide behind my mother's skirt, hiding my face. Of course, I was never in any actual danger but my little brain certainly thought I was! That … Continue reading Know Your Place
The other day I went to the doctor for an ultrasound for our newest little guy who will be joining our family in October. I lay on the bed as the ultrasound tech slid the wand cross my belly, where he is safely ensconced, watching the images move across the screen. As they scanned for … Continue reading Just Like Daddy
"Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth."Colossians 3:2 Have you ever noticed that when you really gaze at something or someone, whatever is around that particular object loses clarity but what you have fixed your eyes on becomes perfectly focused? Our spiritual lives are like that. It … Continue reading Fix Your Eyes
For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?1 Samuel 17:26 NKJV As I was praying in the Spirit a while back, I saw a little snapshot in my mind. In the image I saw David from behind from the shoulders down. In his hand was his sling … Continue reading Christ, the Rock
I was driving down the road the other day with Jenn Johnson's song, "The Mention of Your Name" on repeat. It. Is. Amazing. (You can listen to it here: https://youtu.be/5vXPVGeccCw.) As I listened over and over, I felt the Spirit of God wash over me and He spoke to me so strongly. He said, "My children … Continue reading The Name
"If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well."Mark 5:28 I can't seem to get off of this topic. Pressing. Persistence. So many times we want Jesus to press through to us, but it doesn't work that way. To accomplish and receive God's best for us, we have to press. What does … Continue reading Pressing In
"Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me."Philippians 3:12 We run. We press. We fight. In this battle we call life we are not called to retreat -- not ever. If you … Continue reading Pressing On
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 We pray for the greater things. We pray for the fullness of God to dwell in our lives and oh, how God desires for us to have them. To walk with us as He did with … Continue reading Fighting Weight
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:18-19 I was in prayer the other day, … Continue reading Get Out of Your Way
Things Pondered 