Jul 17, 2017 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Perseverance
“I’m done.” These are the words I said to myself this morning … “I’m done … I’m done believing the lies … I’m done holding back … I’m done bowing down to fear.” Have you ever sensed God calling you to some task? No sooner does He give you the vision, that you...
Jul 4, 2017 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Follow Christ (Count the Cost)
“Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants Thereof”- inscription on the Liberty Bell What a mission! These words are inscribed on the bell that rang out at the first reading of our country’s Declaration of Independence. For over 200...
Jan 31, 2017 | Adoption, Book and Movie Reviews, Fear & Doubt, Suffering
A number of years ago, I was greatly blessed to meet pastor and author Bruce Martin when I attended my very first Christian writers conference at Mount Hermon. His spirited and magnetic personality – especially among us introverted writer-types – is both...
Jan 3, 2017 | Fear & Doubt, Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Idolatry, Surrender
It’s a pitiful sight we encounter all too often. My friend’s son recently turned four years old. For nearly two and a half years, he carried his blanket ‘binky’ everywhere. His mother used to sneak it in the wash at night to avoid the drama of their separation....
Dec 12, 2016 | Character of God, Fear & Doubt, Follow Christ (Count the Cost)
Recently, I had a new front door installed on my home. Upon inspecting the door, the contractor asked if I wanted a peephole installed. He assured me it would only take a few extra minutes. While he was busy drilling the hole, I made a quick run to Home Depot to...
Oct 30, 2016 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Image of God
(“Halloween Bride” is also featured as today’s Daily Devotion on CBN.com.) I was six years old. My mother worked for weeks sewing the Halloween costume I asked for. Finally, the long-awaited day arrived. My mother dressed me in my full-length black...
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