I am always amazed when God comes through in the most unlikely of ways and speaks a word to my heart. OK – really, it is more like God thumps me on the heart and says, “Do you get this, Alene?” This past weekend I was having the most intriguing conversation with a man who had come to church and… Read More
Archives for June 2011
Surrendered in Worship
Lift up holy hands in prayer, and praise the Lord. Psalm 134:2 NIVUpon returning from camp my daughter was sharing all the details of the week. She mentioned she was blown away by the evening worship gatherings. She said everyone was singing their hearts out, hands raised, and they were totally in the moment of praising God. Oh how I… Read More
Crazy in Love
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one things is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her. Luke 10:42 NIVDo the words worried, busy, upset, and distracted describe you today? Are you in full swing with your summer schedule and you find yourself trying… Read More
Seriously, All I Have to Do is Jump In
There is nothing like a hot summer in south Texas. Yes, I’m one of the weird ones who love it! I long for the months of May – September where it’s warm and the beach and pools beckon me to them. A few weeks ago my daughter and I stole a couple of hours and hit the pool. We got… Read More
Prepare for an Amazing Adventure
Then Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” Joshua 3:5 NIV Joshua reminds us to get ready for amazing things. We are to consecrate and make ourselves holy today in preparation for amazing adventures with the Lord tomorrow.How will you prepare? How will you consecrate or set yourself apart? Take note,… Read More
I’m not asleep . . . I’m resting my eyes
As I looked around the room I was a bit overwhelmed. There were CPA’s, teachers, ministry leaders, students, those that were jobless, abused, and homeless. How in the world was I going to teach a lesson that I felt God had put on my heart and know it would speak to everyone in the room? Opening up I asked, “Do… Read More