In a world where goals are encouraged and discipline admired, many of us have practically become slaves to making a plan. As wonderful as I imagine a detailed roadmap to be, I’ve yet to experience God giving me one. Instead, He gives us vision for the future. He reveals the next step to take. […]
Led by the Spirit: Our Ever-Purposeful God
Great peace comes when you know you’re led by the Spirit of God. The world around you may shake and fall, but if you understand the love and intentionality of God, you lean into His whisper with expectancy. Chance and coincidence don’t exist in His Kingdom. He doesn’t just happen into unexpected circumstances or […]
Building an Altar of Trust
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, […]
Parenting Adult Children Without Drama
If your children are adults, living an independent adult-life, you may not identify yourself as parent so much anymore. You may have stuck that title in the closet, since most of your former parenting duties are no longer required. And if there are grandkids, almost certainly you think of yourself as a grandparent more than […]