The words anointed and ordinary seem kind of odd together, right? After all, the anointing — the grace, ability, power of the Holy Spirit — is what enabled Jesus and His apostles to do wonders of every kind. But don’t assume the anointing is something only given to such extraordinary ones and those in “ministry.” … Read more
Those who read my books or hear me speak about God and His ways often hear about the abundant life Jesus offers to those who follow Him: The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10, NASB This is one of … Read more
Loving God with all your might happens best when you realize all your might isn’t nearly as mighty as His might is.
I have been Dory so many times: lost, handicapped, hunting for answers — then suddenly discover that God in His love has been at work building trails everywhere I might wander, to help me find my way home to Him.
Life with the Spirit offers dialogues with God that nourish your spirit and soul. Through my first reading of the Bible in 1979, I was inspired to believe and listen for the voice of my new Lord. My journals are now salted with conversations with God as He personally encouraged, comforted and mentored me. The Spirit makes the thoughts of God known to those in whom He lives. That, dear Christian, is YOU. Read More…
“This year is a new year with no mistakes in it!” Those are the charming, hopeful words of my kindred spirit, Anne of Green Gables. I chose her words to express my joy in new beginnings when I began writing this on the 2nd day of the year, full of the hope. Well, that was … Read more
Cravings are a daily challenge in my life, like the craving for dark chocolate. I have to manage that one, and a few others, so I can keep re-losing the same five pounds that are my old “frenemies.” After the Lord helped me quit smoking in 1987, I thought I’d never meet the likes of … Read more
Okay, on to Verse 2 of Psalm 84! My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. Psalms 84:2 NASB At first glance a simple little verse, but ponder it a little, and it opens up a feast of truth … Read more
Psalm 84 is chock-full of Hebrew “word pictures,” which invite the student to ponder for a while, then be amazed at the goodness of God and a life shared with him. (I began writing this post with the idea of covering briefly ALL the beautiful nuggets in Psalm 84 — but before I knew it, … Read more
In recent days of studying my daily Psalms, two verses about light have captured my attention and given me joy. First, Psalm 97:11: Light is sown like seed for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. (NAS) The image that comes with this is that of the Lord planting seeds in my garden … Read more
