Can we talk? As I read through the Bible, chronologically, I have come to the pre-exile text. Y’all, it isn’t pretty. Rebellion Idol Worship Human Sacrifice Adultery Persecution People pollution Disruption of order Covenant violation Chaotic cities Riots in the streets Does this have a twinge of familiarity? God is giving His final decree to the world… [Read More]
redemption
red – the color of hope!
Why HOPE ? Because Hope Changes Everything! Most of you know my story of HOPE – how God dropped that word, that principle, His very own characteristic, deep within my soul in the year of 2002. If you aren’t familiar, read about it here. HOPE is as real as the air I breathe and today,… [Read More]
five minute friday: quiet
I was sitting in a waiting room yesterday afternoon and was checking newsfeeds and I saw a tweet from Kate Motaung with the hashtag, #fmfparty and she was asking for suggestions for the word prompt for the Five Minute Friday party later in the evening. I tweeted “persist”, she announced QUIET at the party I… [Read More]
the heartbreak of God
As you know I get all kinds of excited when Holy Spirit reveals thoughts and truths to me. Such a moment came Sonday morning in worship. We have to go way back to the beginning…as in Genesis. The Word is clear that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit were present… [Read More]
five minute friday: good
Here we are again, Friday. But, it’s not just any Friday – it is GOOD Friday. Kate Motaung chose just the right word prompt today for the writing challenge called Five Minute Friday: GOOD Let’s begin. I remember as a little girl wondering why “Good” Friday was good. The flogging of Jesus. The blood…. [Read More]
sealing the deal
I was scrolling through Facebook last week and I saw a different take on a quote I’ve heard for years. In the past I’ve heard it quoted as a “God-shaped hole” but the word vacuum conjured up a whole new mental picture for this over-active imagination of mine! I am thinking out loud on my… [Read More]