“Never again submit to a yoke of slavery.” I stood puzzled on the prayer line. These words repeated over and over again in my head. “Never again submit to a yoke of slavery” I’d heard this before but could not pinpoint which verse it belonged to. That evening, I asked for prayer to hear God’s […]
A New Year Promise
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29 v 11 ( New International Version) I love this verse of scripture. I can’t think of a better verse to meditate upon at the start of a […]
Faith vs. Fear: Is It Worth The Fight?
“Most people base their entire life on what they are afraid of” That quote has stuck in my mind through the years. I mean think about it. Can it really be true? I believe it can.. Often I ask myself if I am living a life based on faith or fear. Fear causes me to […]
Of Purple T-Shirts and Grace-Filled Battles
I have a purple t-shirt with the words “I am a Survivor” printed across the back. My daughter says it is the most beautiful shirt I own. It was given to me at a local Relay for Life event, where I walked the first lap with other survivors. Those moments were filled with an array […]
Failure to Launch Christianity
The more I walk with Christ, the more I love people. Over the years, I’ve asked God to help me see people how He sees them and change my heart to be one that loves. Because God is faithful, he has opened my eyes to something I’ve noticed in the church. I’m officially calling it […]
