In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. Psalm 5:3 Are you waiting in expectation? I have to admit – this last week I was. It was a busy week leading up to an incredible conference experience where I spoke in Gonzalez, Texas followed by a… Read More
a homeless story.
I can truly say that my heart changed for people on the street when I met this unique man with a story to share. After he told me he’d write me his story, I figured I’d never see him again. Weeks went by and I looked for him every Sunday. My heart saddened at the thought that he thought no… Read More
what’s your story.
There he was . . . A man off the streets, tattered and unkempt. I’m not quite sure how he ended up at church, nor how I ended up in a conversation with him other than God had specifically arranged it. As we began to visit, he told me some of the circumstances of his childhood. I was smiling as… Read More
Behind Closed Doors
“The time is coming . . . when what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!” Luke 12:3 Behind closed doors we seem to feel a false sense of security. We feel secure to say anything we want, do anything that pleases us and live a life unbecoming to Jesus. Jesus… Read More
Practice. Practice. Practice.
Growing up, I took piano for years. With that came the saying from my teacher, “Practice. Practice. Practice.” She didn’t just expect it, she asked for proof. I had to log my piano practice time and then have my mom sign off on it. This teacher knew that 30-60 minutes a day on the piano was the only way to… Read More
Go and Occupy
Look! He has placed the land in front of you. Go and occupy it as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, has promised you. Don’t be afraid! Don’t be discouraged! Deuteronomy 1:21 NLT Has God placed before you a land to occupy? Do you sense His calling to a ministry opportunity, business, or job promotion? Or maybe He has… Read More