“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28 Last Friday, we walked outside after karate class and I immediately felt the heat.  For the beginning of October it was hot!  In the 90s!  The woman…… Continue reading What the Thieves Couldn’t Steal

Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in Him, Because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, Just as we hope in You. ~Psalm 33:20-22 Wait……wait……wait……wait……wait…..Sitting outside of a coffee shop on a bench in downtown…… Continue reading Worshipful Waiting

I’ve recently been reading a biography of George Müller:  it’s a page turner!  His amazing faith journey led to the founding of schools and orphanages in England.  Thousands of people’s lives were changed through his ministry!  He believed that God would daily provide for his and the ministry’s needs, and the book is full of…… Continue reading Learning to Look Up, Instead of Around

Be Still Four friends and I sat around the dining room table for a little holiday gathering.  I was waiting for the right time to pass out the necklaces I had gotten each of them as Christmas gifts.  Each necklace had a delicate gold chain but a different charm.  I had taken advantage of a…… Continue reading Preparing My Heart to Hear from God: Part Six

Stand Firm When I was around 12 or 13, I memorized a chunk of 1 Peter 5.  One verse has always stayed with me: a continual reminder that we are surrounded by spiritual battles.   Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour (1…… Continue reading Preparing My Heart to Hear from God: Part Five

Surrendering Expectations Last week we talked about how surrendering our own plans is crucial to being ready to hear God’s instructions.  How it’s not about throwing away our agenda or ideas—just holding them more loosely so God can swap them out as needed.  This week I’d like to talk about surrendering expectations.  It’s kind of…… Continue reading Preparing My Heart to Hear from God: Part Three

Steps Toward Surrender Surrender is often perceived as weakness in our culture.  I think much of it is because of our society’s obsession with self, and our entitlement mindset.  If I don’t get MY way then I’M going to be very upset!  It is acceptable to have our lives revolve around ourselves or our closely…… Continue reading Preparing My Heart to Hear from God: Part Two

Obey Without Delay Back in January I wrote an outline for a series that I had titled “Preparing my heart to hear from God”.  I thought about it and thought about it, but never actually wrote the articles and now I think I know why.  While my bullet points and thoughts were relevant and I…… Continue reading Preparing My Heart to Hear From God: Part 1

My kids are so weird sometimes (all the time).  Right now, boy #3 is definitely the weirdest.  He spouts off his four year old ideas and wiggles his eyebrows at you if you appear to not buy into his wisdom.  He has a permanent smirk of mischief on his face and his eyes stay in…… Continue reading Thoughts on Being a Mother