She was crying. I could hardly understand her through the heart-breaking sobs, but I could make out the words, “I just need someone to pray for me.” Sitting at my desk, I had just been transferred a call from a listener in desperate need of a listening ear and a willing heart to pray. This happens…
I only wish the title of this post reflected a certain point of pregnancy for me, but sadly that’s not the case. Rather, it’s been 23 weeks since my husband went home to be with the Lord. In difficult reflection… I’ve lived 23 weeks without… -My good morning wake-up kisses-Evening snuggles on the sofa-My husband’s…
I’ve been a little “blog quiet” for about a week. Sometimes, when God is working on me most…I have the least to offer. I tend to recede into those spirit-filled oases of His love only to come out hungering and thirsting for more of Him. That’s a glimpse of what’s been taking place this week….
Today…I am joyful. Each day I try to choose joy, but even in the choosing…I don’t often “feel it”. That doesn’t mean it isn’t there, nestled into the very cells of my being, but lately I’ve been unable to reach into the depths of me to find it. Today is different. Today…I am joyful. Today…I…
I’ve been thinking about this really hard for the last 19 weeks. I’ve chewed on it until the flavor seems to be all gone. I’ve spoken it out loud, written about it, but yet…I continue to ask myself…do I really mean it? The question… If God takes everything and everyone away from me, is He…
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ~Ephesians 6:12 Yes. It. Is. At probably no greater time in my life have I felt the spiritual battle going on…
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