Encouraging Women to Passionately Pursue God
Frustrated with myself, I tried to do the Christian thing. I wanted to be happy for her. Wonderful circumstances had just fallen on her, and she was realizing my goal. The goal I had worked years for. Yes, I was closer to reaching it yet I was still a work in progress. She had done…
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV “Lord, why did I ever think I should attempt this?” I desperately prayed as I stared at the computer screen. Why on earth did…
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41 NIV Staring at the calendar, my heart sank. Every line was filled. She began reading. Dentist appointment. Music lesson….
“Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105, NIV Caught up in conversation with my two daughters riding behind me, my teachable moment fizzled as I spied flashing lights in the rearview mirror. A few moments later the polite policeman asked if I had any idea how fast I was…
“Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.” Romans 12:21 The Message It was warm and sunny, a truly wonderful day. Much warmer than the day back home. I stared into the lush vegetation and beautiful blooms surrounding the amusement park. Enticing scents of funnel cakes and French fries wafted through the air. Giggles…
“When the seventy-two disciples returned they reported to him, ‘Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!’ ‘Yes,’ he told then, ‘I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning! Look I have given you the authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and…
Hands planted on her tiny two-year-old hips, she stared defiantly up into my widened eyes, declaring, “No! Levi, I got. You go clean!” Oh, the “wisdom” of Kira, our toddler daughter! She and I were babysitting for a friend, but oh, Kira believed she had this. She wanted to do it herself- without any help…
My place of retreat had been attacked. My memories didn’t match this sight: broken branches, dirty debris, rogue rocks and mud everywhere. Record-breaking rains had flooded my favorite trail. After the water receded, I braved the large puddles and set off into the unrecognizable woods. Beneath the canopy of flourishing green, the plants and paths…
“But Daddy, Why?” our innocent five-year-old daughter stared up into my husband’s face, her eyes conveying she could not comprehend his stance. “It’s not safe for you to drive a car by yourself right now, you need to wait until you’re older, ” he patiently explained. Her puzzled face conveyed that she didn’t agree with…
I stumbled into the kitchen, weary from tending to a sick daughter most of the night before. Searching the cupboard I sleepily began the usual routine of making breakfast and packing lunches. Another daughter, (this one bright- eyed and bushy- tailed), appeared asking questions. Questions which made no sense at that hour, on that little…