I volunteered as a divorce support group leader for almost eight years. What came out of that was a deeper understanding of biblical relationships and a list of twenty-five questions for participants as they navigated this new period in their lives and perhaps sought new relationships. I’ve adapted that list of questions that was well-received … Read more
There is personal testimony in each of the books I’ve published. The one thing I’ve learned is that we are the expert in our own story. We all need someone to speak into our life to help us avoid potholes and missteps. Some of us had that person try to shed light on a potentially … Read more
Father, allow me to sink into Your arms and soak in the multitude of Your mercy. Let me remain there and know Your deep and abiding love for me. The news cycle haunts me, and the daily onslaught of questionable opinions pushes me to anxiety. I seek the peace of Your presence and assurance. You … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because David wrote, “But as for me, I will come into Your house in the multitude of Your mercy; In fear of You I will worship toward Your holy temple. Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; Make Your way straight before my face.” (Psalm 5: … Read more
Father in heaven. No one outdoes You. Your name is due honor and glory, awe and respect. The beauty of your holiness cannot be expressed in mortal words. It demands the fullness of worship, reverence and humility. I come before your throne to exalt your name that is unmatched, your faithfulness that never fails and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God is worthy of our worship, as David sang, “Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness!” (1 Chronicles 16: 29 NKJV) Worship #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, I’m reminded of all the times You intervened and provided. I can testify of your goodness in bringing me to where I am currently. I can speak of your promptings. I have sensed You near and felt the touch of your loving kindness. I struggled with obedience and went years ignoring the close relationship … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke of His covenant with His people, “You shall not fear other gods, nor bow down to them nor serve them nor sacrifice to them; but the LORD, who brought you up from the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm, Him you shall fear, … Read more
Lord, keep my eyes on You. You are the Lord and the Creator. You are the Alpha and the Omega. Guide me away from elevating creation above your majesty. Keep me humbly in awe of your sovereignty over all. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect will … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Moses warned against worshiping creation instead of the Creator, “And take heed, lest you lift your eyes to heaven, and when you see the sun, the moon, and the stars, all the host of heaven, you feel driven to worship them and serve them, which the LORD your God … Read more