My husband Jerry brought a word of hope and renewal to our church discipleship class for the new year 2025. Upon hearing it, Pastor Deva in India, whom we partner with through Savior’s Heartbeat Ministries, published the summary in his Spandana Magazine. By clicking on the following link, you will read the English version that was recorded in Spandana. Be Blessed and Happy New Year! 2025 Jan EnglishArticle
The Day After Christmas It is the day after Christmas and I sense there are those saying to themselves, “Christmas is over, what is left?” Immediately the response comes to my mind, “Christmas celebrations are over, but MERCY PRESIDES!” What was the intended purpose of the Christ Child being born? To bring forth mercy, grace, and salvation for all to receive. So, do not allow loneliness, depression, oppression, or any of this like to hinder your thinking today. Gravitate to…..
A Forge At 2:37 am on October 28, 2024, I was awakened by the words “A Forge”. I quickly got up to write these words and as I was walking, I heard more, “A Forge is coming, press through.” While waiting for more interpretation of what the Lord was saying, I heard in my Spirit, “When does a light get the brightest? In the dark.” I received nothing more and I did not want to rely on my emotions, for…..
I Must Tell Jesus! I knew it was time to write a monthly blog and nothing in particular was on my heart, yet so much was. Suddenly I started singing the song, “I Must Tell Jesus” and I ran to get the hymn book for the verses. I started exclaiming, “YES, that is the answer for all the people that are on my heart today. They must tell JESUS their troubles, they must tell JESUS what is on their hearts…..
Unchartered Territory It was an amazing opportunity for our granddaughter to snorkel in the Hawaiian Islands this year. The trip to Hawaii was a tremendous blessing from the start, we were there for a family wedding with our granddaughter participating as a flower girl. While watching our granddaughter snorkel in different areas of The Island with ease and no fear, the term “Unchartered Territory” came to my mind. We could go in many directions thinking of this title. For instance:…..
What Choices Are You Making? There are many choices to be made in this life, so this is a beneficial question to ask yourself: “What Choices Are You Making” today? Our choices shape our future and can take us in many directions. Our choices affect us and those around us, those we love. It is most important to keep all this in mind. My husband recently traveled through airports from the East to the West Coast. Throughout his journey, he…..
Our daughter took this photo on a recent trip and as soon as I saw it, I heard, “What Shadow Are You Producing?”. Of course, it reminded me of Peter’s shadow in Acts. Acts 5:14-16ESV – 14 And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, 15 so that they even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of…..
Jesus Loves This Hot Mess When I found this little sign “Jesus Loves This Hot Mess” recently, I quickly snatched it to purchase for myself. For many times I have wondered, “Why God do you continue to contend with me?” I have talked with enough people to know I am not alone in questioning God in this manner. But we realize that God sees our destiny, He knows the outcome of who we are becoming, and we see the Holy…..
Wasted Opportunities What do you think about when you hear the words “Wasted Opportunities”? My mind automatically turns to regret, it reminds me of the times I “should have”. The following scenarios are just a couple of lessons I have learned about wasted opportunities, times I wish I could turn the clock back and have a redo for. Though I have a boatload to choose from, I pray these will touch hearts for everyday life, for those who desire to…..
The Message of the Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18 – For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. The message of the cross seems to be different for many of us today. To those who have been saved by the cross of Jesus Christ, it means everything. It is our salvation, our hope, it is life eternal. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He…..