Sometimes we misunderstand what set apart means for God’s people. Because the purpose in being set apart is to be set to something else. Biblically speaking, something else is desiring what God desires for us. It means desiring someone else—God. And not desiring the things of this world more. So here are 10 things God desires to set us apart from that help us to desire Him. (1.) God desires to set us apart from other gods. Even after we realize God is the one true God, we still Continue Reading
LINKUP! God Is Never Overwhelmed {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
“Thank you, God, that you are not overwhelmed.” It was my friend’s turn to pray during our weekly staff prayer meeting. The prayer requests were many – from comfort to a friend’s son’s tragic death to healing to family members and colleagues sick with COVID-19. My heart was breaking too. My mom was at the hospital, and living 6,000 miles away added an extra stress level to the situation. I felt overwhelmed, helpless and sad. But as Mike started his prayer with those simple words, the Continue Reading
Have You Experienced the Awesome Power of Grace? {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
What happens when you make a mistake or disappoint yourself or someone else? Do you assume God is put out with you? Sometimes we are our own worst enemies. That’s why the backstories of those God commended in Hebrews 11 captivate me. Their fumbles showcase God’s amazing grace. Continue Reading
But Jesus… {Recharge Wednesday LinkUp}
There were big things to do. There throngs willing to listen who needed to hear. There were disciples seeking training and teaching. “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” –Luke 5:16 There were people to heal. There were lost souls to share the Gospel with. There were places to get to, people to avoid, people to save. “But Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to Continue Reading
God Is Often Blamed for Things He Never Said {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
My late brother-in-law was a quiet man. He was known for being “quick to listen… and slow to speak.” If Donnie was curious about something, he strategically waited to ask the right question at the right time. Whenever we visited, my husband, sister-in-law, and I did most of the talking. Donnie would sit quietly, rarely offering insights into our discussions. But when he did, everyone would listen. He was usually comical, quick and point-blank. You did not have to wonder what he thought. Continue Reading
Trusting God Without Hesitation {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Is trusting God difficult for you? Or, would you prefer to place your trust in yourself or others? And have you ever wondered: How will I get through this? Where do I turn? What are we going to do? Several times in my life, it felt as if I were free-falling. Like an amusement park ride, the bottom fell out from under me. Such as the times my husband or I lost a job, our livelihood. And when I miscarried our second baby and hoped to have another child. Also, when my father passed Continue Reading
