“Shameless persistence.” My BFF briefly told me about a Bible Study session she led last week. I remember her using this phrase from Luke 11. “I tell you—because of your shameless persistence, even though it’s the middle of the night, your friend will get up […]
Category: Pray
Jesus saw satan fall
Have you ever come back from a trip eager to share your experience? Twelve years ago, my husband, son, and I took a day trip across the Belize border into Mexico. It was nearly midnight when we reached a section of the highway with undeveloped […]
The God of Pivot
“He is the God of pivot.” I heard this comment in an Instagram video. What does God of pivot mean? My curiosity led me to the dictionary. A pivot is a shaft or pin on which something turns. What a perfect description of God. He […]
Hand Over the Shoes
“Hand over the shoes, and no one gets hurt.” This statement, from one of the most passionate Christian women I know, made me laugh hard. And it’s my favorite from my social media posts. I purchased green shoes to match the emerald ring my husband […]
The Sin of Not Praying
I don’t even know her. She’s a friend of a friend. Each time she messaged me, it was to provide an update on her physical, emotional, or financial situation. Her “pray for me right now” arrived in my inbox at strange hours. I’ve heard that […]
When Will the Bleeding Stop?
A plate came barreling down on my forehead one dreadful night in July two years ago. Blood soaked my glasses, covered my hands, and dripped on the floor. My crime was opening a cabinet door. Crying out to the Lord in the emergency room, I wailed, […]
What if You’re Strong But Not Courageous?
“Hey, strong gyal, you gonna be here on Sunday? We need you to roll that stone away!” He cracked himself up with his joke both times he told it. Once to me and then again to our pastor. I didn’t mind. I even used this […]
I Didn’t Know it Would be You!
With a smile that lit up the room, she walked toward me, saying, “When I heard that a Ms. Sharp would be speaking, I didn’t know it would be you!” We were at a Girls’ Sleepover for her church, face-to-face, for the first time. We […]
Cry Out to Jesus
How do you define happiness? For me, happiness is walking down a flight of stairs pain-free. Over the past year, each interaction with stairs has been daunting and painful. After hearing several recommendations, I was compelled to give the local pain doctor a try. Honestly, […]
One Book Can Change Our Lives
“Start.” “Press.” “Rack.” These competition commands are for the bench press. 34 athletes between the ages of 12 and 74 competed at our Belize National Championship over the weekend. Each athlete contended according to International Powerlifting Federation standards. No exceptions. The 74-year-old had to comply […]