As I was reflecting on my quiet times through the book of Philippians, I noticed a very clear pattern. Every day God spoke to me about suffering. It never ceases to amaze me when God repeats a theme to me, but I do not notice until I am reviewing my journal notes. How easily our … Continue reading A Call to Suffer →

Hi sisters, Do you have any interesting childhood church memories? I have to admit, I was not always a fan of church services as a kid. Then one day, to my childhood dismay, the pastor said that heaven would be one giant church service! I literally had a conversation in my head, “No, that can’t … Continue reading Entrusted →

Hi sisters, I used to joke about how “boring” I thought the book of Chronicles was. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s the 10 chapters of genealogies, or the fact it repeats earlier stories in the Bible. But this past time through it, I was soaking up every word! Many of the stories were exactly … Continue reading With My Whole Desire →

Hi sisters, Ever come to a chapter in the Bible you've read and heard so many times that you want to skip it thinking, "Yeah, I know this already"? That was me when I opened to Matthew chapter 6 a few weeks ago. I saw that the content was teachings on prayer, giving, anxiety, etc. … Continue reading The Physician’s Treatment →

If you haven't read the first part, you can find that here. In last week's post, I discussed why I have developed the discipline of taking a day of solitude and a few tips from what I do. This week I want to share a few things God shared with me during my most recent … Continue reading Day of Solitude (Part II) →

Hi sisters, My quiet times have been building on my last post about contributing to "God's house." My time in God's Word this morning was a good reminder of who provides the Template. It came from Zechariah and I Corinthians. "for the LORD of hosts cares for his flock, the house of Judah. . . … Continue reading The Cornerstone →

Hi Sisters, What purposes are there for a house? Probably the main purpose for a house is a place to dwell/reside. So it is with God. When God brought His people out of Egypt, He gave instructions for building the tabernacle, His dwelling: "There I will meet with the people of Israel, and it shall … Continue reading God’s House →

Hi Sisters, I recently read the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel. This is a story that never ceases to gain my attention. Every time I read it, I feel awe and amazement at God's power. At the same time, I feel despair as I read what happens next to Elijah. To top it off, … Continue reading God’s Answer to Apostasy →