When You Feel Scared To Spend Quiet Time With God

When You Feel Scared To Spend Quiet Time With God

“So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.” Luke 5:16 (NKJV) Sitting around our Bible Study table, we found ourselves discussing the topic of spending quiet time with God.  As thoughts began chiming in, I sat there baffled that every single lady was in agreeance except me. Not one of them wanted any […]

Stepping Out Onto The Waters of Trust

Stepping Out Onto The Waters of Trust

“Jesus immediately reached out His hand and took hold of him, saying to him, ‘O you of little faith, why did you doubt?’ ” Matthew 14:31 (ESV) Have you ever felt a strong sense of urgency to change your circumstances yet you simply cannot? I definitely have. Over the last several years, I’ve experienced one […]

Take a Step Forward

Take a Step Forward

“Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” (Proverbs 22:6) NLT I hate family tension. Those times when conversations become a bit heated and drama seems to invade out of nowhere. Times when we’re misunderstood or not being heard like we desperately expect. I’m a peacemaker […]

God, Help Me Tame My Inner Squirrel

God, Help Me Tame My Inner Squirrel

“Does this sound as if I am trying to win human approval? No indeed! What I want is God’s approval!…” (Galatians 1:10 GNT) Have you ever watched squirrels? I know. That’s kinda random isn’t it? But seriously, if you get a chance, do it. They’re comical. Our neighborhood is full of squirrels. From gathering nuts […]

Intentionally Seeking The Quiet

Intentionally Seeking The Quiet

“Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place, and there He prayed.” (Mark 1:35 NKJV) Can you imagine the droves of people constantly following Jesus around? People desperate for healing; desperate for spiritual needs. They searched Him out day and night. And let’s […]