Imagine saying yes to His invitationโ€ฆ

Imagineโ€ฆ God, Creator of all that exists, created you and me with imagination. Imagination that is focused on Christ, His Word, and fueled by the Holy Spirit is beautiful and becomes more and more sanctified as we submit our imagination to our Great and Triune God. So, pray with me, and ask the Holy Spirit … Continue reading Imagine saying yes to His invitationโ€ฆ

Good news = Great joy

Have you ever watched someone receive good news? Maybe it was your child {or grandchild} opening an acceptance letter from their college of preference. Watching your friend receive a long prayed for job offer. Listening in as a loved one receives an โ€˜all clearโ€™ message from their doctorโ€™s office. Isnโ€™t it exhilarating? Joy. Joy. Joy! … Continue reading Good news = Great joy

Withness: a review along with resources

Thanksgiving Day, 2025. Dear Reader, May you experience, today, God's very real withness. For He has changed my life {again} by unveiling my eyes to the reality that He is with me. Immanuel. I have never known Him quite like this. You might think at my age, โ€œShouldnโ€™t you know this by now?โ€ I ask … Continue reading Withness: a review along with resources

Morning Communion: Deep Pockets

Lessons of lament: Years ago, in a personal time of loss, I remember weeping before the Lord. The holidays were fast approaching, and I was sad. Normally, the holidays would be a time of giving extra. A time for end of year giving. A time for gifts of appreciation. A time to be extravagant with … Continue reading Morning Communion: Deep Pockets

Morning Communion: Your Blood

One of those lightbulb moments. Wait, Iโ€™ve read this scripture before. But Iโ€™ve never read it like this before. The atoning blood of the Lamb. Always Godโ€™s plan A. #eyesonjesusandshine #withness #livelovebrightly #planA

Jesus intercedes for usโ€ฆ

Not because we deserve it, but because of His great love for us. I am moving into a week of prayer and fasting. This devoted time of refreshment and consecration was already on the calendar, by God's design. I am today so grateful for the way God goes before us and hems us in from … Continue reading Jesus intercedes for usโ€ฆ

Honesty is kindness

This is Godโ€™s great kindness. God sent His Son to earth to rescue His sons and daughters. And He will be with us until we get safely to the other side. You can go it alone, for sure. You have free will and you get to choose. But I wouldn't advise it.