When our first child was a few months old, my husband and I decided to take a quick getaway to the beach. We packed food, diapers, and so much paraphernalia we wondered if the trip was worth the effort one small child added. The Bible commends the faith Noah, a man who lived in ancient times. God told Noah to build an ark to save humans and animals from a coming flood. Imagine being given the assignment of packing provisions to sustain his family and all those animals for over a year. Without Continue Reading
The Jesus Bible – What’s the hype all about?
I stood in the fourth row at Passion City church on the first Sunday of this year, hands raised as the band played King of Glory as the service’s call to worship. The presence of the Holy Spirit was so dense that tears flowed down during the very first chorus of the song. My heart filled with joy and gratitude, since right beside me, my 16 and 13-year old daughters joined the throng, faces lifted towards Heaven while worshiping their King. P.r.i.c.e.l.e.s.s. Thank God for Pastor Louie Giglio Continue Reading
No Way, No How {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Standing on the edge of my own big, wild, crazy nightmares or dreams, I remember the words I’ve seen shared around the internet “When there isn’t a way out, go through.” It’s true. But, sometimes, looking around, there isn’t a way through. Sometimes the door is slammed shut in your face and all the others are locked tight too. Sometimes the diagnosis isn’t hopeful, but terminal. Sometimes you hear “health management” when you were hoping for “treatment.” Sometimes all the encouragement in Continue Reading
Everyone Needs a Barnabas {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
He was born Joses, a Greek variant of the name “Joseph.” Later on, when recounting the story of how he sold his possessions to give money to the apostles in Jerusalem, the Book of Acts calls him “Barnabas,” which in Greek translates as “son of encouragement” or “son of consolation.” Barnabas was a Hellenic Jew from Cyprus, which is an island country located south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon and north of Israel. Barnabas knew the culture and customs of both Jewish and Roman societies. Continue Reading
The Greatest Valentine’s Day {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
“I’m skipping Valentine’s Day this year!” When February 14 comes near, I hear and see the sting of broken hearts disenchanted with the whole “Will you be my valentine?” charm or its absence. As a young and vulnerable heart, Valentine’s Day without a boyfriend seemed ghastly to me. The Valentine’s Day blues at its peak. A girl in love with love. Does Valentine’s Day Define Us? Why do we think being someone’s valentine defines us? At least thinking it’s the tell-tale sign of who we are in Continue Reading
Beware of the Naysayers {Excerpt from Twelve Inches Bible Study}
“Tell me who you hang out with and I’ll tell you who you are.” I’d be a rich woman if I had a dollar for each time I heard this from my mom as a young girl. Mom was right. As much as a good friend can help us make wise decisions, foolish or negative companions can bring us down and steer us away from walking wisely with God. We often think of the wrong crowd as drug addicts or immoral people, but that is not always the case. Unfortunately, their bad influence is not always so blunt. The Continue Reading
