I’m a little bit stubborn…ok…maybe very stubborn. I can be very confident in what I believe, committed to my position even when I’m wrong. And my stubborn confidence can be comical at times when it’s something not important, but it can lead to challenging situations when my commitment to my own “rightness” ignores the Lord…
I think at times we all focus on wisdom. Wisdom that’s more valuable than gold. Wisdom that transcends the issues and attitudes of the world and comes from the Lord. And then listening to what is received and letting it guide us: “Seeking Wisdom” In current times with such extremesI seek the truth amid my…
I stepped back just recently from the things I’ve spent a lifetime trying to be good at, because I felt the Lord asking me to focus on Him this time. The enemy immediately attacked with, “Why in the world would you think you are qualified to do that”, which hit right at the heart of…
I’m remembering my Dad on this Father’s Day. I wrote this poem based on a lesson he wanted me to learn about praying believing, and the miracle that happened which gave us a bit more time with him before he was called home to his eternal celebration: “Ask Believing” My Dad was sick, we rushed…
It’s inspiring (and a bit intimidating) to think God has me in this place at this specific time in accordance with His plan for me. What God asks is that we truly believe it and release this moment to Him. I’m still learning to fully trust in each moment and to fully believe I am…
Before time began, before the mountains rose, before we drew our first breath, God was! So hard to wrap my mind around that, but in faith, it’s easy to wrap my heart around it! With faith, we can trust that our eternal, faithful, loving God was there at the beginning, is here with us now,…
Many times, when we look forward, we only see limits as to what can be achieved. God wants us to see things differently, not from our limits, but from His vast resource. Perceived limits give us opportunities to trust the Lord even more. Every challenge that we face gives us the opportunity to see beyond…
Here are just some of the things we need wisdom for – right focus; right attitude; right learning; right surroundings; right relationships; right choices; right steps. So thankful for the roadmap to wisdom that the Lord has given us in scripture! And grateful for the Lord’s patience as I learn and grow! “Wisdom & Discernment”…
