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Lazy rays of afternoon sunlight stretched across the beach, the relentless waves strewing shell and stone along the shoreline. I bent for a beautiful shell partially buried in the whirl of sea and sand encircling my bare feet. It was broken. Disappointed, I flung it back into the angry waters. As it left my hand … Continue reading “Broken”
Nothing is wasted when we yield ourselves to Jesus. When life turns upside down, you can choose to become a casualty of calamity or cling to Christ and stand on His Word. Crisis is a chance to grow closer to Christ—to hand your quivering heart to Him who made it. He makes all things beautiful … Continue reading “Prayers”
Journal entry, January 16th, 2018 I’m not one to put people on pedestals. Even as a teenager I never had posters of celebrities on my walls. I guess fame in of itself does not impress me and I see people as just people—flesh and blood. I see the polls online asking if you could meet … Continue reading “What #BillyGraham Meant to Me”
In all your giving and getting don’t forget The Gift. Sometimes it feels like I’m just running ahead to the next thing without ever being really present in the present, and the urgent and the flashy, crowds out the important that’s right in front of me. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, … Continue reading “Gift”
Part 2: Women at Risk, Children at Risk and a Judas—Continuing the Conversation with Reverend Brian Williams and his wife, Ruth, of Agape Missions, Nepal Brian, where do you currently preach? I oversee 200 churches, so I find myself travelling to these pulpits in India and Nepal. That brings me to our vision.We see this fleshed … Continue reading “Dragon Slayer, Disciple Maker~ A Preacher Wages War, Wins Souls & Saves Children from Prostitution & Poverty in Nepal (Part 2)”
The King has ransomed my ramshackle soul I was lost and languishing A wayward wanderer He bought me and brought me in I am adopted and adored He turns my sorrow into song My pain into praise I know the heart healer- He holds my hand I know the mind mender He makes broken into … Continue reading “Ramshackle Soul”
Happy Birthday, America! My, how you’ve grown, and how I love you. But it seems like you are leaning away from The life giving Light. ***Please note: Corrections and revisions have been made to this post as I became aware of the need. A * indicates content added or updated on 7/4/17 or thereafter. In … Continue reading “Happy Birthday America!”
Relationship problems are the result of sin played out in that forum. Sin is the culprit- our own brokenness, the gap in our relationship with Christ- where we are, as opposed to where Christ would have us to be. Sometimes I catch myself praying for God to change circumstance and behavior when what is needed … Continue reading “Forgive”
“Am I enough?” He said. “Yes, Lord. Of course, You are enough.” “Then stop making excuses. Whatever you lack, whatever your need, I am enough. Come to Me.” “I am ashamed Lord. I’ve done wrong. I’ve been hiding my sin, my self.” “I see all. Come to Me, just as you are. Let Me cover you, … Continue reading “Am I Enough?”
“I don’t understand why innocent people, godly people, suffer… Why doesn’t God answer my prayers and bring relief?… I’m not sure God does miracles in today’s world… God gave tangible examples before the written Word & His death on the cross, which is our ultimate Hope… The last miracle happened at the Cross, I guess… … Continue reading “Why, God?”
