So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 NIV I love dogs. I grew up with dogs and once…
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 NIV I hung up the phone, tears stinging my eyes. Head buried in my pillow I let it all out. I haven’t cried like that in a long while. It was as if my soul was weeping. One comment from a…
This is an excerpt from my new book Stop the Lies which will be available on Amazon. Click here to purchase a copy. In keeping with our focus on right thinking, today we will study my friend, Peter. Do you like how I call him my friend? I imagine that if we had been contemporaries, we would…
Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed but the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in his eyes. Romans 12:2 TPT Lately my sleep has not…
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; but I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 NIV One of the perks of working from home is having the opportunity to dog sit my nephew’s dog, Kratos. I absolutely love Kratos. He is an Italian…
Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 I remember the very first thing I saved for and purchased. A bike. I was ten years old. I saved my birthday money and Christmas money. I remember it like it was yesterday. My parents took me to…
You will answer me, God; I know you always will, like you always do as you listen with love to my every prayer. Psalm 17:6 TPT I lay on my prayer mat, tears streaming from my eyes, sobs overtaking my body. I am fully surrendered to my feelings of overwhelm and confusion. I call to…
Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit. Matthew 12:33 When I bought my house I wanted to plant trees that would produce a harvest. I planted an apple tree in my backyard. It…
New Year, New You. How many times have you seen that statement lately? Probably too many times to count. It’s the start of a new year, a new decade, in fact. Do you find yourself wanting to have a New Year’s resolution? Or possibly setting new goals for the new year? I have been setting…
Is there anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. James 5:13 My favorite Christmas gift I have ever received is a purple yoga mat. I’m struggling to remember how many years I have had this mat, at least five years. You should know, I don’t…