Why choose a one word? In 2003, after a tragic time in our family, and, after crying out to the Lord for months and months – He and His Holy Spirit dropped a word deep into my spirit and it took root and has been the lifeline of my existence. The word? HOPE. Now may… [Read More]
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Five Minute Friday – TIME
Kate said TIME Yes, I’m entering the room singing… ♫ If I could put TIME in a bottle, wishes would always come true… ♫ (Jim Croce 1973) As you probably know, often the word prompt sparks a song in my mind and today it is Croce’s “Time In A Bottle.” I was 23 years old… [Read More]
One Word 2021
One Word 2021 I’ve been doing this for years and I like the focus. Rarely do I choose the word, it usually chooses me. About three weeks ago during my personal time in the morning, STEADFAST jumped out at me. Two or three days later, SEEK jumped in my face. Both words are excellent, aren’t… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday – Cancel?
Kate said cancel Cancel Thanksgiving? NO WAY. We are gathering with family and friends in South Florida – and I cannot wait. 2020 is not going to take Thanksgiving away from me. It is my absolute favorite holiday. Breaking bread with the people I love – YAY LORD! This year my husband and I have… [Read More]
One Word 2020
One Word 2020 If you are one to have a one word for the year – do you select one or do you allow the word/principle to select you? And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Mattias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles. Acts 1.26 And they chose Stephen…whom they… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: NAME
Kate said name And, I am going to begin singing a praise song that unravels me every time it is played or sung…ready? \0/ What a beautiful Name it is What a beautiful Name it is The Name of Jesus Christ my King! You didn’t want heaven without us So Jesus, You brought heaven down… [Read More]
Womanhood – Esther Part One
Esther, also known as Hadassah This past weekend we heard an extraordinary message at church. I think the title of it was, “The Pressure to Perform.” And, as I pondered which woman would be my next focus in this series, Queen Esther came to mind. Esther shows up in Biblical history approximately 465-475 B.C…. [Read More]
Motherhood – Jochebed
The Mother of Moses Jochebed [JAH-kuh-bed] meaning, YAHWEH IS GLORY. She lived approximately 1525 B.C. and, was of the family of Levi, who was the third son of Leah and Jacob. Jochebed married her brother Kohath’s oldest son, Amram. They had three children, Miriam, Aaron, and Moses, all of whom distinguished themselves among God’s chosen…. [Read More]