"I suppose that, the nearer we get to heaven, the more conscious we shall be of our imperfections. The more light we get, the more we discover our own darkness. That which is scarcely accounted sin by some men, will be a grievous defilement to a tender conscience. It is not that we are greater... Continue Reading →
Warning graphic descriptions ahead: I’m the kind of personality that needs a swift kick you know where when it comes to being reprimanded. The bible refers to this personality as a fool. “The Holy Spirit offers gentle correction.” Not for this chick! The Holy Spirit knows better. I respond best to brutal chastisement. That being... Continue Reading →
Have we lost the ability to be reverent in our daily walk? This is a question that I pose to myself at times. It all began one morning as I was casually lounging during my prayer time with a cup of coffee and talking AT God instead of to Him. For some reason, it occurred... Continue Reading →
I recently took a trip to visit family at Lake Caroline in Virginia. One night, we decided to sit out on the balcony and star gaze while we talked. When we first went out, we could see about ten stars, but after we turned out all the lights and gave our eyes time to adjust,... Continue Reading →
So this is my favorite coffee mug. Not just because it’s cute. Not just because of the scripture written on it. No, this is my favorite because this was gifted to me during a time in my life when I was so caught up in my busyness that God literally physically halted me. At the... Continue Reading →
In 1975 I was at Air Force basic training in Texas. On the first day there a bunch of young guys walked into a cold colorless building as individuals and walked out quite different. Since it was the 70's and hair was either long or big, it was the first thing to go. Next... Continue Reading →
I made the decision to follow Christ 30 years ago this month. I was 9 years old at the time. I wasn't forced. It wasn't shoved down my throat. I wasn't scared into it. It happened as I was being read the story of the crucifixion of Christ. There came a point that I just... Continue Reading →
God has been speaking to my heart about what it really means to be redeemed. It occurred to me that it does not merely mean to be bought back or purchased. When something is “deemed”, it is judged, defined as or characterized. So, if something or someone is re-deemed, it means they are re-judged, re-classified,... Continue Reading →
I am a people pleaser. It’s not something I like to admit, but it’s true. I want people to like me, and it nearly torments me when I can tell someone does not like me, especially when I feel their dislike is unfounded. I dissect every conversation and social encounter I have because I worry... Continue Reading →
