I can't believe after 5 years+ of blogging I'm starting a meme, but I am. When I first saw this handful of peas, I knew it was perfect. Don't peas seem small and insignificant? Sounds like how most of us feel about our prayers, doesn't it? But the truth is Sweet P's(prayers, petition, praise) are big and significant to God. Sweet P's are: Continue Reading
Declaring a Day of Rest
I had a strange burden come over me after midnight last night. So much so that I had to write it down. Every thought I had was dark and discouraging and depressing. It hit me by surprise because I wasn't upset that I knew of. I had just finished reading the first three chapters of Plan B by Pete Wilson. But the worst time for me to handle my Continue Reading
Why Empty Chairs?
Look at this group of chairs. Doesn't it makes you want to gather with a few family and friends and talk until the stars dot the summer night sky? Can you imagine lighting a fire and being captivated by blue flames waltzing together?What a beautiful picture, can you see it? Laughter and tears. Encouragement. Empathy. Warm hugs and ice-cold drinks. Continue Reading
What Compels You?
(edited out the license plate for privacy) What compels someone to slap bumper sticker after bumper sticker to the back of their vehicle? What compels a person to tattoo their bodies from head to toe like a color by number painting? What compels you to live like you do? We are all compelled by something or someone. The question is who or Continue Reading
1 Peter 5:8-11 Word-filled Wednesday
Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up. You're not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It's the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith. The suffering won't last forever. It won't be long before this Continue Reading
Stop, Look -n- Listen: Stop Running
What happens when we stop, look and listen to what God might be trying to say? God recently reminded me to "STOP RUNNING" from His call. Nothing like running shoes hanging from a red light to remind me of how ridiculous that is. Are you running too? Mind if I encourage you from God's word? You were running a good race. Who cut in on you and Continue Reading