Appointed Days

Good morning, dear child of God. Wake up. Stretch. Rub the sleep from your eyes. Say out loud, โ€œGood morning, Lord. I am here. What do You have for me today?โ€ {Good morning! Thereโ€™s love to do} Wake up, O Sleeper! Arise and shine for the Kingdom of God is at hand. The harvest is … Continue reading Appointed Days

Who owns the breath?

We are planners. Westerners, I mean. Arenโ€™t we wired by our culture to have a plan, stock our calendars with appointments, and respond to greetings with just how incredibly busy we are? We (Westerners) are driven from a young age to think about (plan) what we want to do when we grow up. We are … Continue reading Who owns the breath?

Trust: a committed pursuit

I will trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding. In all my ways, I will submit to Him and He will make my path straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV So many years ago, I memorized this proverb as a prayer of commitment. I wish I could report today … Continue reading Trust: a committed pursuit

We all have roots

We all have roots. Some are tangled. Some are stunted. Some tap into unclean waters. Some run into concrete barriers. Generational stuff is real. Talk to Jesus about your roots. Heโ€™s the Master Gardener. He knows what to do to break you free. He knows how to replant you, water you in His Living Water, … Continue reading We all have roots

On Motherโ€™s Day

We rejoice with she who rejoices. We weep with she who weeps. We pray blessings on all the women who have battled hard in their prayers to have a child, and for all who graciously adopted another womanโ€™s child. We give thanks for moms who have won victories through tears on their knees, and those … Continue reading On Motherโ€™s Day

Water for your ashes

It would be easy right now to succumb to the ugly, angry and violent images on screens everywhere spewing so much noise of impending doom and gloom. But I resist. I choose to turn away from screens to take in what is natural and created. Beauty is everywhere. The sounds of birds fill the air … Continue reading Water for your ashes

I am His and He is mine

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Oh, and even when You say we must walk through the valley of dark shadows I will stay close to You so I won't be afraid. ย I know You will never send me into the valley by myself.