Jan 4, 2018 | Character of God, Fear & Doubt
If there is one Bible verse that really bugs me, it is Genesis 12:1 when God says to Abraham, “Go … to the land I will show you” (Genesis 12:1 ESV). Not only does it poke at my need for control, but I get lost … a lot. The Bible teaches that God determines the time...
Dec 12, 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...
Sep 26, 2017 | Fear & Doubt, Prayer, Suffering
“You have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle.” —Psalm 56:8 NASB [This post is an excerpt from Week Four of HAGAR: Rediscovering the God Who Sees Me] Read Genesis 21:15–16 below: “When the water in the skin was gone, she put the child...
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...
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...
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