For my determined purpose is that I may know Him that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly. (Philippians 3:10 amp) Purpose. It’s the driving force behind our lives. Our motivation. The reason we get up the in the morning and ...
I was reading back through my journals today to find something I had written for my teaching tonight, and I stumbled across this old entry. Standing in awe of Him today. Let this wash over you… “I will always be your God.” Comforting words as I read them this morning. He spoke them to Abraham, but He’s whispering them to my soul. ...
Prayer. It’s something I’ve been fascinated with for 25 years now. I’ve studied it. I’ve done it. I’ve taught it. I’ve been to prayer conferences and prayer groups and prayer meetings. We pray for our meals and our kids and our pets. And when we don’t know what else to say, we tell people, “I’ll be praying for you.” Prayer is ...
Today didn’t start like most days for me. Most days, I’m up early and get to enjoy my Bible with my tea and journal and Him in the quiet while everyone’s still sleeping. You know…I get myself filled up for the day. Get my mind lined up with what He is saying. Get my focus in the right place…on Him. ...
It’s November. The thankful month. It’s everywhere you turn. Social media. Church. School. Work. What are you thankful for? I promise not to post a month full of I’m thankfuls…but today, I truly am thankful. I’m thankful for before....... ...