Monthly Archives: January 2016

“Maybe we have to start redefining how we understand God’s love…” (Susan May Warren from It Had to be You)   Last time we talked I mentioned that I had asked God a question, “What lie have I been believing that would make it so hard for me to believe You truly love me, thatContinue reading “Fear God – Part II”

“Satan wants you to believe God is vindictive and cruel. God is just, yes, but He tempers that with love. The Bible talks over and over about how He stays His hand, how He gives His servants chance after chance.” (Susan May Warren from The Wonder of You) I have spent too many years ofContinue reading “Fear God – Part I”

Pain Has a Purpose   “For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God.” Psalm 86:10 (NIV)   My oldest and I were having a conversation about people who don’t feel physical pain and how on one hand it would be great but in reality, it’s quite dangerous.  We were in agreementContinue reading “Pain Has a Purpose”

“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:9 (NIV)   I just finished sharing about the way that God saves, frees and heals.  But it wouldn’t be right for me to ignore the fact that sometimes God chooses not toContinue reading “What Happens If Healing Doesn’t Come?”

  “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” Psalm 29:11 (NIV)   Friday I spoke about how our family was greeted with two whammies the first Monday in January this year.  While praying the prayer of Exodus 14:13-14, I asked God a question: “Lord, why does it seemContinue reading “He Will Fight For Us – Part II”

“Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:13-14 (NIV)   Two weeks ago I talked about anniversariesContinue reading “He Will Fight For Us – Part I”

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 (NIV)   Last time we were together, I spoke about how I took a leap of faith and asked God to heal me from my food addiction, an addiction I’veContinue reading “Saves, Frees, Heals – Part III”

“But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water.” John 19:33-34 (NIV)   Last time we talked, I shared with you how God used my pastorContinue reading “Saves, Frees, Heals – Part II”

“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 (NIV) I love my husband. Not just in the normal way people think about love, but I love my husband. We’ve been married for almost 17Continue reading “Saves, Frees, Heals – Part I”

“They entered the house and saw the child in the arms of Mary, his mother. Overcome, they kneeled and worshiped him. Then they opened their luggage and presented gifts: gold, frankincense, myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 (The Message)   Thanksgiving weekend I had a headache.  No surprise there.  I have headaches quite often. Most are caused byContinue reading “God’s Got This!”