Believe and receive

We all want to be healed when afflicted with sickness, disease or pain. Many have questioned whether it is the Lord’s will to heal them when they do not see the manifestation of the healing right away. God’s word makes it clear that it is already done.  “But He was...
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Standfast in Freedom

As I reflect upon this national holiday to remember those who have served our nation and lost their lives, my father comes to mind. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery amongst his fellow patriots, not by his request. But it seemed the right place for a man who was...
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Ignorance is bliss, or is it?

Thomas Gray’s poem Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College highlights that “where ignorance is bliss, ‘Tis folly to be wise.” Can we say it is better to not know about something or be lazy in finding out what is going on because we don’t want to worry? Many...
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Ripple effect

The effect of a loss does not need to be negative. When we experience a loss (health, job, home, love, loved one dies), we realize that we’re not in control and how fragile life is. We do not need to fear, worry or carry anxiety because God has everything under...
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Doubly blessed

I have been blessed with two wonderful daughters. They have grown up to be beautiful and mighty women of God. On occasion, they may come to me and say what do you think, mom, about something going on in their lives. The words the Holy Spirit prompts me to say...
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On whom are you depending?

On whom are you depending? On whom do you depend when times are easy? It should be the same person when times get tough.    “Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah” Psalm 62:8

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Give no place to the enemy

If you let the enemy into your house, he will take up residence.   “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil.” Ephesians 4:27 Anger is not a sin. However, when we act upon it, we get...
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Social Rejection

Have you been rejected? Rejection is one of the deepest pains you can experience and may lead to a broken heart.    “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?” Proverbs 18:14 Rejection is a deep heart wound and may even hurt...
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Do you like challenges?

God has a challenge for you.    “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,” Says the Lord of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there...
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Sin management

Do you feel as if you are a part of the sin management team. Every time you turn around you are dealing with sin that is in your face and you are trying to manage it.  Unconfessed sin requires a lot of energy to manage. You try to hide it,...
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