Stories that Stir Your Spirit
I want to challenge you’re thinking today, so buckle your seat belt.
I’ve heard it said—both inside and outside of church—that if you’re going through hard times, it’s because you’re doing something for God that the devil doesn’t like. I agree, but have reservations with this.
I’ve also heard that we give the devil credit too often. And I wholeheartedly agree with that.
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As I looked back over my posts from 2024, I noted a theme: believe and trust in God.
Both of which require faith. Especially when your prayers seem unanswered…or your desires unmet…and you’re losing hope.
As I wrote this, I found myself listening to Danny Gokey’s song “Haven’t Seen It Yet.” On the heels of that, I listened to “Stay Strong.” I needed those reminders: that good things are coming, and that I need to stay strong in my faith.
[Read more…] about Stay in FaithHappy New Year, everyone. I thought this month I’d give you a taste of the newest novel I’m working on. It takes place in the little fictional town of Emerson, Missouri, and is filled with lively, fun characters. I have no working title for it or the series it will announce. For now, I just call it Emerson.
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“Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John. …Zechariah said to the angel, ‘How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.’ Then the angel said, ‘I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to bring you this good news! But now, since you didn’t believe what I said, you will be silent and unable to speak until the child is born. For my words will certainly be fulfilled at the proper time’” (Luke 1:13, 18–20 NLT).
With Christmas only 10 days away, you might be asking, What does Zechariah have to do with Christmas? Though born only months apart, John the Baptist came first and prepared the way for Jesus. It seems only fitting that his birth announcement come before Christ’s.
[Read more…] about The Power of Doubt and of Our WordsWith Thanksgiving in two weeks, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all my readers. You’re the reason I’m here, writing books for your enjoyment and blogs to encourage you and build your faith.
My first foray into the blogging world was with a site I called Glory and Strength. It was an outreach of my first book, Help! My Husband Has Sexually Abused my Daughter (the second edition is titled Carried by Grace). I don’t know what year that site began, but I published the book in early 2007, so I’ll guess I started blogging in 2007 or 2008.
[Read more…] about Thank You, Dear ReadersFor many years now, my desire has been to fulfill God’s destiny for my life: “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago” (Eph. 2:10 NLT). And in doing that, to experience and enjoy the life Jesus promised in John 10:10: “I have come that they might have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (NKJV).
I want to live in the totality of that life. Redemption, deliverance, salvation. Healing and peace and provision. His purpose and eternal life. Seems like a tall order, but is anything too difficult for the Lord?
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In writing book 3 of my Her Inheritance trilogy, I learned how NOT to write a book…at least for me. Hat’s off to pantsers because I think my recent experience comes pretty close to writing by the seat of my pants (the definition of a pantser).
Are you living the abundant life Jesus died to give you?
Jesus said in John 10:10 NKJV, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” But if you’re living paycheck to paycheck, then you aren’t in abundance.
I’m talking about all aspects of abundance—complete health and wholeness, forgiveness of sins, salvation, and your physical needs met.
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