Psalms 26:7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
She desperately grasped for something to hold on to! The boat nearly tipped from the violence of the wind and the waves. Her tiny craft was pitching and swaying violently, almost like a roller coaster. She could hear the boards beneath her straining against the waves, and the pressure of the sea was like a… Continue reading #151: The Monster Wave of Distress
The other day I agreed to ride a roller coaster with my son. It had been a long time since I had been on one; they are not my most favorite thing to do, but I wanted to experience this ride with him. As I stood on the ground questioning my sanity, I looked at… Continue reading #159: Joy Will Come Again
I have experienced that we surround ourselves with people who will encourage us. They excuse our faults and explain away the bad decisions. These people make us feel good no matter what we do. When we are feeling discouraged, we run to them and immerse ourselves in their comfort. While these people are absolutely necessary… Continue reading #179: Truth-Tellers
Have you ever been so hungry that you would eat just about anything? Maybe you just arrived home from work and the hunger pains are driving you to the pantry. Anything looks good! You grab whatever you can find and start feeding the pains. When you are satisfied, you look over the carnage and can’t… Continue reading #146: Feeding Affection
Solomon accomplished something great, but he did not do it alone. 2 Chronicles 8:16 Now all the work of Solomon was prepared unto the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, and until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was perfected. The way was prepared for him; others prepared materials for him,… Continue reading #183: Prepare the Way
God dwells in heaven. God has always dwell in heaven. It is where we will go when we leave this world and we will find Him there to welcome us home. 2 Chronicles 6:39 Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, their prayer and their supplications… We also know that God dwells everywhere. He… Continue reading #182: The Lord’s Dwelling Place
Solomon is building something beautiful to honor the Lord. 2 Chronicles 3:6-7 And he garnished the house with precious stones for beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim. He overlaid also the house, the beams, the posts, and the walls thereof, and the doors thereof, with gold; and graved cherubims on the walls. God does not need… Continue reading #181: Breaking Down the Barriers to Praise
“Why are you always so happy?” a new friend asked me. I stammered; not quite sure how to answer the question. I could not form my words. I knew the Lord was the reason for my joy. She had noticed the joy, but she did not know the source. She wanted to know. I wanted… Continue reading #152: On the Tip of My Tongue
Just the other day, I was dreading a difficult conversation with an individual at work. The project we were working on was filled with tension, we had opposing ideas, and his reputation of a mean, intimidating, and contentious man did not make it easier. I needed to reach out to make progress, but I was… Continue reading #177: Why Are You Hiding
My conversation with the Lord hit on a “hot” topic. Probably upon reading the title of this conversation, you might have raised an eyebrow and wondered if I am going to be addressing the topic of being physically stunning and sensual for the one you married! Revelations 3:15-16 I know thy works, that thou art… Continue reading #169: Are You HOT For Your Husband?
Glory, Strength, & Beauty 