“Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground.” Exodus 2:5 I remember being young and my mom would holler as I ran out the door, “Please, put your shoes on.” I hated that. I loved running around bare-footed. I didn’t see any need for those confining shoes. I wanted to feel the cool grass on the bottom… Read More
Archives for January 2011
Jump Out in Faith
“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.” James 2:17-18 I was reminded this past weekend of just how scary it can be when we challenge ourselves to step… Read More
Making God Laugh
Well, I just have to say right up front here, that sometimes I crack myself up!! Recently when I found myself laughing at myself, I wondered what God must be thinking. Was He laughing along with me? Was He tired of my emotional roller-coasters? Or was He just thinking Yep, that’s my Alene? We are in the midst of planning… Read More
Dream. Decide. Dedicate.
Do you have a dream burning inside you? A dream of a better education, a more flexible body, seeing your ideal weight, a more intimate relationship with Christ, better communication with your children or beginning your own business or ministry. As you begin this new year, now is the time to decide, dedicate and determine your plans and goals to… Read More
Don’t Miss the Miracles
Every time I read John 5 and the miraculous story that took place at the pool of Bethesda, I gain some interesting insight. I remember one of the first times I read the story and Jesus’ words “Do you want to get well?” totally took me off guard. WOW – “what a crazy question to ask”, I thought at the… Read More
Being Authentic and Real
“When Jesus saw him coming he said, “There’s a real Israelite, not a false bone in his body.” John 1:47 MSG Just after Christ said to Philip “Come, follow me”, we see Philip running to tell Nathanael. Of course, Nathanael being human couldn’t believe Philip’s statement and wanted to see Jesus for himself. Scripture records that as Nathanael was running… Read More