Thrown to the Lions

All right, I admit it. I wasn’t really thrown into the den of lions a la Daniel in the Old Testament. Sure felt like it, though. The aloneness, the anxiety, the fatigue all conspired to ask me if I had done something to make God turn His back. And I know, though it may have…

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Are You Your Own God?

Have you ever run into the old “brick wall” that stopped your progress cold? How about a “marsh” that slowed your steps? Did you ask God what you should do or did you decide to take matters into your own hands?   This frustrating behavior pattern is rampant in those of us who have had…

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Lessons from My Cat

I’ve read lots of articles about how children can show us lessons about having a relationship with God. Some have even written about what they learned from dogs. But cats? Absolutely!

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Holiday Blues

What do you feel when you are facing the winter holidays? Is it a “Hallmark” time for you, or more of a “Nightmare Before Christmas”? Thanksgiving and Christmas are supposed to be filled with happy family gatherings, good food, thoughtful gifts, and romantic gestures. That is, according to the advertisers. We’ve been fed a bill…

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Is Your Soul Like a Weaned Child?

I wonder how many people have the mindset that a good relationship with God should be easy: He is Love. He doesn’t judge us harshly for our shortcomings and sins. He calls us “Beloved.”

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Directional Tweaks

Hello, Good Readers: I must apologize for the month-long hiatus. I’ve been trying to get caught up with writing projects, attended a women’s retreat, been on jury duty, praying and thinking about what comes next, etc. Lots of stuff, in other words. There is some news, however. I am about to embark on a bit…

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Blessing You in 2015

For the first post in the New Year, I want to bless you, my readers. Are you aware of the power of the blessing? Look at the blessings given by the patriarchs of the Old Testament. They were powerful and prophetic. Now check the blessings offered by Christ and also by the New Testament fathers…

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A Guest Post: Abiding and Enduring

Hello, readers! Today, I am featuring a wonderful guest post by my friend, Melinda. She posted this on her blog recently, and I was touched by her words. I trust you will be, too. How do we Abide, Remain, Endure? By Melinda Viergever Inman ©2014 If we truly belong to Christ, we will abide in…

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