May 29, 2015

What is intercession? It is God’s method for involving His followers more completely in the totality of His plan. In no other way can the believer become as fully involved with God’s work, especially the work of world evangelism, as in intercessory prayer. –The Hour That Changes the World, Dick Eastman First of all, then, […]

Too Many Choices

Too many choices. Ever felt that way? You turn on your TV and there’s over 300 channels. You go to the grocery store and there are at least ten different types of anything you’re looking for. And if you go out to eat, there are more choices than you could possibly, get around to trying. We […]

What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 5

“You’re not done yet.” This is what I’ve been telling myself lately. We’re very close to moving into a new home, and I’m sure some of you are tired of hearing this continuing saga. I’m with you. I’m tired of living it. Still, this experience keeps teaching me things about about marriage…especially this week.

Drowning in the Mess of Yes – Part 2

Enjoy this devotional by Cynthia Stuckey. For more from Cynthia visit her blog, happygostuckey.com. Addition and Subtraction— Making Adjustments to Create Space Last week we looked at our need for margin and rest and the problem with a packed to the very edge schedule. When we first look at Scripture in Genesis 1, we see the example […]

Scars

If you live long enough you’re going to get a few scars. They are the badges of memories, stories, and life. I have a scar on my left palm that I got as a small child when I ran around a corner and into someone riding a bicycle.

May 22, 2015

Thank God for His Steadfast love The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning;
 great is your faithfulness. –Lamentations 3:22-23 Father, thank You for the never-ending care You show to Your people. I pray that You would manifest Your steadfast love in the hearts […]

Drowning in the Mess of Yes – Part 1

There have been times in my life when I would have loved to have the flu. Yes, you read that correctly. Once or twice I have found myself so busy, so overwhelmed, so just plain tired of tired— that I would have nearly enjoyed an illness just so that I might spend a day or two in bed, […]

Drowning in the Mess of Yes – Part 1

There have been times in my life when I would have loved to have the flu. Yes, you read that correctly. Once or twice I have found myself so busy, so overwhelmed, so just plain tired of tired— that I would have nearly enjoyed an illness just so that I might spend a day or two in bed, […]

May 15, 2015

Give God Thanks in Prayer The Eternal is the source of my strength and the shield that guards me.
 When I learn to rest and truly trust Him, He sends His help. This is why my heart is singing! I open my mouth to praise Him, and thankfulness rises as song.  â€“ Psalm 28:7 (The […]