Encouraging Women to Passionately Pursue God
Remember your last really bad day? A day where you came home feeling like you’d lost everything? King David, a man after God’s own heart, had them too. In 1 Samuel 30:1-6 we see David’s story beginning with a great day. He is returning victoriously, leading his celebrating troops home to their families. Imagine the…
Once there were two Rottweiler puppies. The first, Tipper, was a fierce protector. When she was all of twelve weeks old, she firmly planted herself between her human mom and a large 250 pound man who had the audacity to step into the yard. Her tiny stance spoke volumes, “To get to her, you gotta…
Are you weary? Are you tired of always being tired? Do you days last forever and the nights never seem long enough? When, when will this ever end? Noah was called to quite the task: build an ark, wait out a flood, and perpetuate a new, kinder humanity. God clearly called him, but God never…
It’s been a hard day, again,” she thought as she slowed her pace, sweeping her bronze hair into a ponytail as she glanced around. The floor littered with little toys met her weary gaze. It wasn’t the mess which caused her anguish, it was who was missing. Who would never again waltz through that door….
“Never stop praying.” I Thessalonians 5:17 NLT P.U.S.H. Pray Until Something Happens. I first read the above acronym and definition in a favorite novel. Delightfully, it was the character of a small child reminding an adult of the need to pray without ceasing. Paul reminded the Thessalonians of the need to “never stop praying.” But…
“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, her heart sank. Every line was filled. She began reading. Dentist appointment. Music…
“For He grants sleep to those He loves.” Psalm 127:4b Heart heavy, I laid down in bed. Snuggling the cozy comforter to my chin, I began a simple prayer. Only this prayer isn’t a simple release. It’s now a tug-of-war between my desire to give it to God and my mind refusing to relinquish it into…
“Be still and know I am God,” Psalm 46:10 Monday: Alarm ringing. Late again. Child screaming. Broken glass. Milk spilled. Pets unfed. Lost mitten. Polar vortex! Misplaced boot. Broken zipper. Dirty floor. Be still and know, I am God. How do I have time to be still, you might well wonder. Yet, that is the…
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 What is the spiritual significance of New Year’s Resolutions? At the close of 2012, I stumbled upon a new and novel…