For more on this passage, read 2 Samuel 21 “Now when the Philistines were at war again with Israel, David went down and his servants with him; and as they fought against the Philistines, David became weary. Then Ishbi-benob, who was among the descendants of the giant, the weight of whose spear was three hundred shekels of bronze in weight, was girded with a new sword, and he intended to kill David. But Abishai the son of Zeruiah helped him, and struck the Philistine and killed him. Then the Continue Reading
Dr. King’s Fight for Justice Sought Unification, Not Division
This week marked the 88th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I was reminded during the weekend of celebrations of a book by King in which he wrote about the “gulf between practice and profession.” In this particular passage, he concludes that the principles we say we espouse don’t always align with what we say or how we live. “On the one hand, we proudly profess certain sublime and noble principles, but on the other hand, we sadly practice the very antithesis of these principles. How Continue Reading
The Devil in the Pew
“Also, whenever anyone approached him to bow down before him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him and kiss him. Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, and so he stole the hearts of the people of Israel.” 2 Samuel 15:5-6 (NIV - emphasis added) He sat down to pen one more Psalm to the God of His Salvation. His Redeemer. His defender. As he wrote the words, the thought must not have left him: “I am paying for my Continue Reading
Take Inventory Before Planning the New Year {Atlanta Journal Constitution Column}
My first New Year’s Eve in America was frustrating, at best. As a newlywed, I was excited to spend New Year’s Eve with my new husband, celebrating in style. Originally from Brazil, I was used to the “Réveillon” celebrations, widely famous for parties that last through the morning hours, while beautiful people glamorously dressed in white crowd the beaches to watch magnificent fireworks. As it happened, my husband announced that he had to be in bed by 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. As an Continue Reading
Fear Fighting: When You’ve Lost Sight of Yourself {Guest Post by Kelly Balarie}
This week I am excited to introduce you to my friend Kelly Balarie. Her first book, Fear Fighting, was released early this week. I don't know one single person who has not lived in fear at some point in time in their lives. I believe this book will bless many of my readers. Check her out, and help her spread the redemptive message of a God who wants to set His children free from all fears! Are you ready to live fearlessly in 2017? I stand agitated and angry; I made him upset yet again. I Continue Reading
Help Us Continue to Impact Women’s Lives!
Read about what happened this year in the ministry, and our plans for 2017. Your donation this week is tax-deductible for your 2016 Taxes and helps us continue to change women's lives in 2017. Only 4 days and we greet a New Year. It's time to do an inventory of the year that is ending, and plan for the one ahead. In my heart, a song of Thanksgiving rings as I type these words. It's been a year filled with challenges for my family, as my husband lost his job of 12 years after a workforce Continue Reading
