The Shadow of Death
The valley is Psalms 23 is only the valley of the SHADOW of death. All fear and lies are shadows of things that MIGHT happen but probably won't. You see the huge shadows when you stand with your back to the sun, but If you face the sun and walk [...]
God’s Plans for Our Lives
I’ve been begging God for weeks now to let me in on his plans for our lives. Do we move? When? Where? If we stay here, where’s the work? What is the work? Are we really in the middle of your will right now? Stuff like that. I’d open my [...]
Swords and Fire
What if the sword in Jesus's mouth is to speak such truth in love that all hopelessness, lies, judgement and pain are washed away in whoever hears his words? What if the fire in his eyes is to touch the soul and spirit so deeply with love that all brokenness [...]
Focusing on Everything Negative
Focusing on everything negative all the time--what you don't have, what seems impossible, the obstacles, the lack, the pain, the betrayal--is like standing in front of the evil queen/witch (in the Snow White story) every day, accepting the poisoned apple from her outstretched hand, and biting into it. You're choosing [...]
Shine Brightly
What does it mean - to be a light in the darkness? What's a practical way to let the light in you shine? We have to shine brightly, because the less we shine, the lower the light, the longer the shadows. The valley is Psalms 23 is only the valley [...]
Your Value
It is not a woman's job to make a man feel better about himself. It is not a man's job to make a woman feel better about herself. The knowledge and belief of your value must come from within. It's your responsibility alone to feel good about yourself. Then when [...]