Note: This is the fourth in a series. Read prior posts here, here, and here. Imagine with me, taking stone after stone and placing them one upon another to build an altar. Each stone takes effort to lift and place. Each stone carries value toward the whole, reminding you of past sacrifices and provision. […]
Why You Need More Than a Miracle
How many times have you prayed for a miracle? A dozen? A hundred? Too many to count? Maybe you prayed for yourself, or for a friend or family member. Perhaps you sought God for a change in circumstances or a change in attitude. Whether you ask for intervention in your emotional or physical health, […]
Ultimate Empowerment
Empowerment. It seems to be the word of the decade. No matter your background, beliefs, personal status, or goals — everywhere you turn, someone is offering to help you gain empowerment within those circumstances. Even my own brand is Empowering Empty Nesters. It’s very empowering to develop new skills and gain deeper understanding. I’ve taken advantage of […]
The God Who Creates and the God Who Forms
It was a crisp, beautiful morning. I’d been in bed with a cold for several days, but escaped to church and now sat on a park bench in the sunshine. “Isaiah 43:1,” I heard the Holy Spirit whisper, so I turned to the familiar passage. I started to read down through the chapter, but He pulled […]
Ever Wonder What God Dreams About?
“I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called— his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him…” Ephesians 1:18-19 […]