In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, “SO SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE.” Without becoming weak in faith he contemplated his own body, now as good as dead since he was about a hundred years old, and the deadness of Sarah’s womb; yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to Continue Reading
The Security of a Good Father {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
I woke up at 4 a.m. questioning a decision I’d made. I’d told the designer who’d drawn out a closet plan we wanted to work with her. In my sleep, I had second thoughts. “Lord, I’m too tired to figure this out. I don’t know if we made the right decision.” With that prayer, an Old Testament passage came to mind. If a young woman makes a vow…and her father hears of the vow or pledge and does not object to it, then all her vows and pledges will stand. But if her father refuses to let her fulfill Continue Reading
Beware of Faith-Flaws
This post was originally published in 2013. God led me to repost it today. I believe it's for someone who is struggling in their faith. So here is to you, my friend! Beware of small faith flaws! In His Love, Patricia “We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.” Hebrews 6:11 Blogging… Platform… Picture Words… Publishers… Book Proposals… Nerves. Words and feelings flowed freely for three days as women gathered Continue Reading
Leave God-Room (Recharge Wednesday LINKUP)
“Leave room for Jesus.” That’s what we’d tease dating friends who always seemed to want to be close to each other. It was a light-hearted way to remind them that God’s way is better than our way. The principle applies to much more than just purity in relationships though. Franklin Graham, in his autobiography Rebel With a Cause, describes “God-room.” A mentor of his explained it this way: “Listen, Buddy, ’God room’ is when you have seen a need you believe God wants you to meet. You Continue Reading
Going In Circles: A Lesson On Worship In Your Dry Season {David Miller for #RechargeWednesday}
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. - 1 Peter 5:6 - Moses had passed . . Joshua was the new leader . . 40 years of futility in the wilderness for the nation of Israel was in the rear view mirror . . and the road ahead would ask for nothing less than all the faith and courage God's people could find: water, walls and warriors would all appear to be directly in the way of finally settling in Canaan. The water? The Continue Reading
The Case of the Missing Book End {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
If you have been around church, and church folk for any amount of time, you will have heard on multiple occasions what we call testimonies. God's people love to tell about His goodness in their lives. Whether it be how the Lord redeemed them, or the other kind of testimony of going through a trial and seeing how the Lord was faithful every step of the way, and miraculously brought them out on the other side. Every good testimony has 3 components: What your life was like before. Either Continue Reading
