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My Beloved St. John
Posted on September 14, 2017 Leave a Comment
I keep checking on reports coming out of the U.S. Virgin Islands. I’m so concerned for the people and the economy of St. John. The Caribbean is hurricane haven, so islanders are used to destruction caused by storms, but Irma delivered a crippling punch. The rebuilding process will require much patience. For now, the folks […]
Seeking Good in the Aftermath of Destruction
Posted on September 12, 2017 2 Comments
Wide-scale destruction. Over the course of a week our eyes behold images of the ravaging path of hurricanes, flooding, fires, terrorists… We see so much suffering in our land and in our world. Unity is a virtue that shines brightly in the aftermath of destruction. Being negatively affected together unites us. The force of bonding […]
Was I Ready to Die in the Hurricane?
Posted on September 11, 2017 Leave a Comment
The high clouds and powerful winds announced the storm’s approach. My young children and I took the opportunity to enjoy our last day of sunshine before being cooped up inside. We walked the path around our neighborhood park, physically straining against the push of the wind. Jordan, a pre-schooler at the time, spoke the obvious: […]
Being Intentional at Being One
Posted on August 26, 2017 Leave a Comment
One thing I know for sure: there is an enemy who hates the unity of the body of Christ. This reality would become a struggle in the Church Age and Jesus knew it, so in His final hours of ministry in the earth, He actually knelt in prayer and asked the Father that we would […]
Intercession
Posted on August 16, 2017 Leave a Comment
Intercessory prayer. Oswald Chambers says it is “putting yourself in God’s place; it is having His mind and His perspective” on the matter. The value of our praying in this way is what I call Partnership in the Divine. God is working in the earth, and you and I are His vessels. “John Wesley so […]
My Worship Changes Me
Posted on July 2, 2017 Leave a Comment
Receiving from my good Father today the freedom to come into His presence and to be aware of His pleasure. My pressing into God’s presence is not dependent upon location, circumstances, time, others… truly I am the only one with the power to limit my coming to God with unadulterated worship that overflows with thanksgiving. […]
Holy Spirit Breathes Vision
Posted on June 14, 2017 4 Comments
I spent the day with dear friends last Friday sharing the Word of God and learning more about the recent launch of Chaverah Magazine. Founding Editor, Dr. Debbie Harper, uses her gift of bringing women together for the benefit of mutual encouragement and giving glory and praise to God the Father for all He is […]
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