When God Doesn’t Open the Door

    Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, “Get away from here and turn eastward, and hide by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan.”  (1 Kings 17:2-3 NKJV) As 2020 began, I felt I had arrived at the place I worked so hard for. With a full...

When It’s OK Not To Be Content

  Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 NKJV) “Where are You, God?” I sniffed, grabbing another tissue. I waited in silence, expecting a...

4 Essentials for the Busy Christian

    Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:10 NKJV How many hats have you worn today? I have been a wife, a writer, a landlady, a speaker, a friend, and a servant of God. Exhausting, isn’t it? Before fulfilling...

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

  I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. Ps. 139:14 (NKJV)   It is amazing to watch a documentary or listen to a doctor explain the ways our bodies work. It is so awesome how God...

Living a Life that Pleads the Blood

  Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt. (Exodus 12:13 NKJV) Are you familiar with the phrase, “plead...

4 Rules for Overcoming

And he shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel: Today you are on the verge of battle with your enemies. Do not let your heart faint, do not be afraid, and do not tremble or be terrified because of them. Deuteronomy 20:3 NKJV What is your battle today? Disease? Depression?...