Who is this King of glory? Christmas is only a few weeks away. While I find it unbelievable, more troubling is the unbelief I see behind the holiday—Holy-day. But, the birth of Jesus unveiled the Savior to the world. The One promised to rescue us from sin, other gods, the enemy, and even ourselves. And as always, the heavenly Father kept His promise. God’s Son came to bring the light of heaven to earth. Jesus Christ, the Messiah, was born to die. Denied earthly glory and fame, Jesus Continue Reading
Countless Blessings From a Generous God {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
“Blessings!” Lately, I’ve formed a word-habit in my online replies. I throw out the word over and over again. Blessings! Thanks and blessings! I pray blessings over your ministry. Blessings to you and your family! Happy Birthday and blessings! See what I mean? I quite overuse the word. But do I realize what’s behind the well wishes? And do I give thanksgiving for my blessings? Count Your Blessings Google tells us blessings are "God's favor and protection." Dictionary.com Continue Reading
Fearful or Fearless? {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Fear stalks us. And when we least expect it, fear grabs us in the darkness with a relentless grip, refusing to let go or loosen its hold. Then, fearful sets in as our uninvited companion. Fearful Lives in the What-ifs Fear lives in the what-ifs plaguing our mind. Fear is our worst nightmare, sleepless nights refuse us any rest. Instead, fear whispers the worst-case scenarios to our heart. Afraid of the unknown, it wrestles with our spirit pinning us in a position of panic. Fear sets in. I Continue Reading
Expect God-things to Happen {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Expect? Yes, I expect from many sources. I hold expectations in my marriage. Or, for dreams to exceed my expectations. For employers to love my skills. And for readers to relate to my writing. Perhaps you expect in your life, too. However, I confess: Believing for the divine to occur every day is not easy for me. Because the concept is hard for humans to wrap our heads around. You see, we live and operate in the flesh, in the natural world. Supernatural stuff only seems right for the Continue Reading
2 Steps to a Steady Heart {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
I'm all shook up. Our Dachshund, Sadie, visits the veterinarian for yearly shots and a physical. But as soon as we pull into the parking lot, all sixteen pounds of her start shaking. Often, Sadie tries to make a beeline for the exit. And she stays all shook up until we arrive home. Decades ago, a song by Elvis conveyed a time when he was all shook up. By what? you may wonder. A closer look at the lyrics and the mystery is solved. Falling in love shook up Elvis Presley. Needless to Continue Reading
Learn from the Eagle: the Challenger of the Storms {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run much and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” These words in the book of the Prophet Isaiah have been especially significant to me for many years. I came across them for the first time shortly after becoming a Christian 25 years ago, and they caught my attention, because of the eagle metaphor. Eagles have been my favorite animal from an early age. Childhood friends Continue Reading
