What Might a Heart in Tune with God Look Like?
Let’s ask the Lord to give us hearts in tune with His. And then let’s be bold and ask Him to be good to us just as He promises.
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The Mountain’s Maker Knows and Loves You
This mighty One, the Creator who made the heavens and the earth, is He who holds us in His hands. He loves us, calls us by name, and has plans for our lives.
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Breakfast on the Beach with Jesus
Jesus wants relationship with His followers. He wants us to slow down, step out of the “busy boat,” and spend time in His presence.
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Fall or Flee? The Choice is Ours
This is the stuff of which soap operas are made. It’s a story filled with unfortunate drama, fear, panic, lust, murder, and justification.
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What Does the Name “Sovereign Lord” Mean?
David addressed God as Sovereign Lord because he understood that aspect of His character. He used the title as a term of respect and honor.
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When We Feel Like Saying, “Serves Ya Right!”
If we all made it our goal to respond to our enemies as David did, we’d turn the world upside down!
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Finding Our Strength in the Lord to Persevere
David’s response to difficulties provides a good example for us. When our circumstances seem too much to bear, we, too, can find our strength in the Lord.
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Standing Firm in the Truth We Know
You know the reality of Christ’s life-changing power because of what He’s done for you. Stand firm in that knowledge and recommend His name to others in need.
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Lessons About Humility Taught by a Prince
Are we willing to give up our personal rights for the sake of others? Are we willing to give up our dreams or aspirations to enable someone else to succeed?
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Wrong Assumptions about Motorbikes and Leather
My 22-year-old daughter, Kim, and I were strolling through a city park last summer when I noticed three leather-clad dudes sitting in the shade of a poplar tree
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What Makes Obeying God So Important?
It’s possible to convince ourselves that we’re walking in obedience when in reality, we’re far from it. Others might recognize our shortcoming but we’re blinded
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God Listens to Our Two-Word Prayers
“Lord, help!” Almighty God hears these two-words prayers and moves into action on behalf of those who utter them. Amazing, isn’t it?
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Lest We Forget the Greatness of God
I’m guilty, too. I read about God’s strength and love and faithfulness in His Word, but worry still creeps into my thoughts.
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Introducing Gideon, the Mighty Hero
Are you facing a God-given task or dream that looks impossible? So impossible that you hesitate even mentioning it to a friend lest you look like a lunatic?
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God Forbid We Be His Reluctant Warriors
Clearly God wanted the people’s involvement in fighting this battle. Some, like the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali, chose to go; others chose to stay. Why?
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Focusing on What Will Last Forever
What manmade monuments might be captivating us? Let’s be sure to keep our focus not on what’s temporal and will be demolished someday, but on what’s eternal!
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The Significance of the Word “All”
As I read this passage, I circled the word all so I could grasp its significance. What did I learn? For starters, the Lord doesn’t leave a job half-finished,
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What Happens When They Issue the Wrong Ticket?
This train ride was an overnighter. Before boarding in Budapest, we doublechecked with the conductor to ensure this was the right train.
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Teaching and Spending Time in a Hungarian Prison
What an amazing weekend! The women’s conference in this Hungarian church was the first-ever. Organizers expected sixty women but 200 showed up.
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Train-Riding Adventures in Eastern Europe
I was guarding our luggage, and Gene was nowhere in sight, so I had no choice but to stay put and hope that we could catch our train if this was it.
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Now I’m the Older Woman Sharing Wisdom
I truly felt like the “older woman.” Thirty years ago, I was in their position – in college, with my whole adult future ahead of me. Where has the time gone?
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Pray to be Staggered by God’s Power
He asked God not to kill his enemies on his behalf, but to stagger them with His power and bring them to their knees. What a prayer!
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Banking Boo-Boos and Bye-Bye
I made a boo-boo at the bank machine. Not understanding the exchange rate between Romanian and Canadian currency, I punched in an amount I felt was reasonable.
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This Church Looks Different Than Mine
There were three sermons. The service lasted two hours. The building was so cold that we could see our breath…and no one complained.
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Blizzards and Bathrooms–or Lack Thereof
The bathroom was in a different building. Going outside in the storm meant bundling up in my parka. What a sight! Enough to make Frosty the Snowman laugh!
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The Value of Serving Senior Romanian Widows
Caring for the village seniors is a vital ministry. Some of these folks live in houses with dirt floors and no hot water.
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Heading to River of Life in Romania
We squished into a car and headed for Romania. We wound through farmlands and little villages, over countless train tracks, and past old factories.
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Experiencing Clarity in “Aha” Moments
Joseph’s aha moment reinforces his understanding of God’s sovereignty over his life. It frees him from anger and bitterness and a desire for revenge.
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Keeping Your Eyes Open for “God Moments”
Heaven forbid I wake up to realize I’ve missed an opportunity to share His love with someone who’s hurting.
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Hitting a Wall After a Spiritual Victory
Sometimes we hear of someone else’s blessings and, with a twinge of jealousy, we compare our situation to theirs. “What’s with that? It’s not fair, God.”
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I’m Taking My Blog a New Direction
I felt as though the Lord was nudging me to start blogging regularly. I’ve blogged about my ministry travels, but I sense it’s time to change direction.
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An Adventure in a Hungarian Police Station
We have a Hungarian contact in whose heart God is working. Pray he’ll read the Bible and understand that God loves him and wants a relationship with him.
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Meeting With Moms and Taking a Whirlwind Tour
These young moms found encouragement in knowing that I was a stay-at-home mom and was forty years old when I started my writing career.
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Absent For My Dad’s Funeral Service Today
What an emotional journey. I’m so thankful for God’s presence and for His presents – my IM friends. This day was a remarkable gift.
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God Began a Good Work in Women’s Lives
When I listed various fears that women struggle with and then asked for a show of hands from those who could relate, many hands went up.
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Enroute to Krakow for a Women’s Conference
There’s a huge sacrifice involved in this trip, and I believe with my whole heart that God will honor it with eternal results.
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