Tell what He’s done for you. We sang this song at the church I grew up in during our Sunday night Testimony Services. One of the older saints would start the chorus, and we’d all join in. Congregation members would get up and testify, and […]
Tag: spiritual life
Nothing Is Wasted
After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, “Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted.” John 6:12 NLT A gathering of crumbs ushered my thoughts into a moment of decision. Nothing of life-or-death proportions, just a simple venture into the what-ifs and […]
I’m So Sorry
What is your response when you reach the end of a row at the grocery store and see someone coming? Maybe Walmart is not the best place to conduct sociological experiments. But the other day, while shopping, I noticed all the women coming around the […]
Purposefully Planted
You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed and placed and purposefully planted you, so that you would go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit will remain and be lasting, so that whatever you […]
An Undistracted Life
“Mary has discovered the one thing most important by choosing to sit at my feet. She is undistracted, and I won’t take this privilege from her.” Luke 10:42 TPT An undistracted life, like Mary’s, is fully focused on present-moment experiences with Him. Every detail […]
I Know Who You Are
The lady’s room is a public place where women always seem to form connections. There we all were, at a jazz concert during intermission, waiting our turn to use the restroom. As I stood in line, a woman caught sight of me in the mirror, […]
An Uphill Climb
I returned home from Arizona late Saturday night, which meant sleeping in on Sunday morning. After watching our church’s service online, we ate breakfast and went for a hike. I was tired of making decisions so Tom chose our path. It was an uphill climb. […]
Piece by Deliberate Piece
One piece by deliberate piece, it will all come together. One hundred twenty-six days ago, I started walking 10,000 steps a day. I’ve prayed, cried, and sweated mile after mile, listening and longing for deep divine connection and better understanding. This transilient experience from Belize […]
What Zone is Your Heart In?
Have you ever wondered what zone your heart is in? Today my fitness watch did a new thing. It showed on screen when my heart rate switched from one zone to the next. My workout for the day was all core so I didn’t see […]
Turn Your Wishes Into Prayers
I wish. It’s a simple statement. I wish I had more time, I wish I could be there for you, or I wish we could all get along. Wishing is a normal part of human life. During my walk on Sunday afternoon, I saw dandelions […]