Trailblazing according to the online Merriam Webster dictionary is defined as making or pointing a new way!
When I look at the lives of the 3 women mentioned in Hebrews 11, I see trailblazers. Women
who faced fearful, uncertain circumstances and yet, they chose faith over fear. They chose to
blaze a trail of faith into the unknown territory of fear and uncertainty.
Read MoreLately, I have been thinking about Jochebed, the mother of Moses. The Bible doesn’t tell us much about her. Just like all mothers, surely, she had a dream for how she would raise her children. She didn’t have an easy life, but she had a little family and ways of loving and training her children for the Lord. I wonder, did she plan in detail how she would raise them and teach them about the Lord and life. Was she preparing them to have the right attitude about their suffering? Did she have a plan to try to ease their hurts as they grew that would bring them closer to God so they wouldn’t stray away from him in bitterness?
Read MoreSitting in my pastor’s office, I was having my first counseling session with him. I held tightly to the tissue box and cried uncontrollably throughout the hour.
Read More“The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.” These were the words that spilled from my lips at what many would say was one of the worst moments of my life. These words came out, not because I am “Super Christian,” but because of a biblical principle that my mom taught me in Jr. Church and lived before me from the time I was young.
Read MoreWhen the most powerful One of all is our protection, we have nothing to lose. We have nothing to fear. God is Almighty. Whatever we are facing is not bigger than our Almighty God. Stay in the place of the Almighty's protection.
Read MoreI went 6 months to many doctors and they could not find what was wrong with me. I had to learn to get in my Bible and learn to give my everything to God and trust Him that He knows what is best for me.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why or if God would use you in His work? God chooses to use imperfect people to carry out his work. That’s why you and I are perfect candidates!
Read MoreHow much is that counting for eternity? I have decreased my TV viewing, my mystery book reading, my FB time in order to have plenty of time for the Word of God! I have seen healing in my life. I have strength that is not my own.
Read MoreThen one day in December, 2016, at the age of 55, my beloved pastor husband died of cancer. The ministry job of being a pastor's wife which I had been almost my entire life suddenly ended. A pastor's/missionary's widow loses not only her husband, but the only pastor she has known for years, her title, her ministry, most likely her church, and often herself.
Read MorePeace so strong that it covers all the noises that wreck our spirit, peace so strong nothing can blow it away, so strong that it is unexplainable, it passeth all understanding. This peace can’t be bought, sold, or exchanged. It can’t be traded.
Read MoreAs God moves in our hearts and lives, it is so easy to question, deliberate, and worry instead of act. Our response too many times is often “Wait”, “Maybe”, and sometimes even “No” when it should be “Yes.”
Read MoreThe Lord will give you folks to love and care for they are all over our churches. Lonely people are in active churches dealing with heartache. Reach out to them.
Read MoreEven with my limited eyesight I could see the fire monster that would soon come over that ridge within the next 30 minutes, bringing a fire tornado that would destroy our guest house, and nearly every tree and shrub on our 5.7 acres.
Read MoreWe have gotten into the terrible habit of not calling sin...sin, so that we can appease our fleshly lusts. Or we claim grace.
Read MoreWe need God’s Word just like rain to bring forth and accomplish the purpose of our lives. As necessary as the rain is so just as necessary is God’s Word to allow our lives to bloom to show forth the beauty of our Creator.
Read MoreSometimes we think we have to have everything asap. (The return of a prodigal child, gray hair, material things, etc…) Girlfriends, there’s a price that has to be paid for what we want, the price of patience. God is working everything out perfectly in His time.
Read MoreHe doesn't get mad because we are human, weak and fallible. He sees our weaknesses and loves us despite it. What I've learned is He actually shows Himself so much more during those moments with such a tender love. I had a night where I was crying and literally having some chest pains as I thought about our situation. I guess you could call it anxiety. This is something that I had never experienced before. It was scary. More than that I was pretty broken and feeling hopeless.
Read MoreEverybody gets discouraged at times. Everybody feels overwhelmed at times. Everybody feels trapped at times.
Everybody feels stressed at times. You see, you aren't the only one.
We can’t see ahead on this journey. We make plans, we take precautions, we get wise counsel; but ultimately, God is the One who designs each individual road map. He knows exactly where each journey is going to begin, its length, its bumps and curves, and where it ultimately is going to end.
Read MoreGive lots of hugs. Show them affection. They will understand the love of God better when they are shown unconditional love by their parents. Have fun!! Your children will remember the time you spent with them more than the money you spent on them. Psalm 127:3 - Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
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