We read the story. We know the characters: David and Goliath. We study the passage and look beyond the obvious. We understand the valuable lessons taught by this amazing event. But then what? How do we go from reading it to applying it. I recently told my English classes that my favorite word is “application” … More Am I Goliath?
“It’s strange to think that it’s the same sun that rose on the third day of creation,” I said as we watched the sun rise above the oceanic horizon. “It’s the same sun that Adam saw his very first day of existence and Moses and our parents and great-grandparents.” I was on a roll, while … More Constancy
Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 … More I Will Not Yield!
There’s something that I’ve noticed as an author. My characters become so real to me. In the Strong Delusion Trilogy, because it was a three book set, we traveled many days together, even years.. They became such a part of my life that when I finished that series, I felt such an emptiness, as though … More Jesus, My Author
Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God. Psalm 43:5 This is one of my favorite verses, but today I dug a little deeper and, as always, found treasures beyond comparison! … More Who IS in Charge?
Not trusting people will keep them at arm’s length, but not trusting God stops you in your tracks. You cannot move forward in your walk with God if you do not trust Him. … More Indeterminate or Determinant?
I am so thankful that when I was ready, shouting, “Pick me! Pick me!” my dear Heavenly Father never hesitated for a second but kept his promise and saved my soul. … More 15 pounds in one hour!
They are hard places, but if we will press against them, allowing God to use them to S-T-R-E-T-C-H us, we will be able to reach way beyond what we thought possible! … More S-T-R-E-T-C-H!!!
We will fail in our faith, but God is ALWAYS faithful, ALWAYS loving, ALWAYS teaching and directing my steps to make me more like Him! … More I Choose
What are you facing that seems impossible? Whether great or small, God sees it all! He plans it all, and He WILL give you the strength you need when YOUR strength or wisdom or understanding gives out. Can you rest in Him? At times it’s a tall order, but, may I say, those are the times when we truly experience “Amazing Grace!” … More Faith or Fear?
Beyond Common Sense 