Empowering Life

Pure Gold In The Ashes

You said, Abba, that "a little child shall lead them."  I know you meant Jesus, who came as The Child and now rules as The King. Yet even today, You are still using little children to lead us... aren't you? Like this 7-year-old girl I learned about through Janet Parshall. Host of the nationally-syndicated radio show, In...
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When The Student Is Ready…

... the Teacher of teachers appears. This book had been in my reading stack for seven months, Lord. In January, You had prompted a dear friend to send it to me. More than a friend... a Forever Brother. The Caleb Years. By David Ingerson. I could immediately tell I would treasure this book. In the same way...
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Running On Empty… ???

What is the technology equivalent of fumes, Lord? Like when a car's fuel tank is almost empty and it's running on fumes? When the yellow light silently screams its warning from the dashboard that we've just about reached the end of our rope? That's the state of my cell phone right now. My iPhone 7,...
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Blessings In Disguise

My optometrist is a dear Forever Brother. I met him years ago when You, Lord, moved him and his partner to mobilize comprehensive eye care for the uninsured, needy patients we serve at Samaritan's Touch Care Center. The Christ-centered medical facility You miraculously raised up out of nothing in our impoverished rural county. I have...
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IMPOSSIBLE Odds!!! But For…

How could I have ever hoped to connect with her, Lord? One particular woman? LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, with over 546 million users in more than 200 countries and territories. Its vision? "Create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce."  https://about.linkedin.com/ And at least some of those 546 million users...
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Today’s Unexpected Gift

So many precious gifts from You this Holy Week, Lord! Why am I not surprised another would arrive on Easter morning? In the form of a wounded baby rabbit, lying at our front door. We were about to leave for church. To celebrate Your Resurrection with other brothers and sisters who love You. And there...
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What Makes YOUR Mouth Water???

We were gathered in a comfortable living room. Seventeen of us in all. Pressed together on comfy couches and window seats. Spilling over onto chairs with overstuffed pillows or hard wooden slats. Standing Room Only. Except we weren't standing.  :) Actually, we weren't really sitting either; at least, our spirits weren't. They were on bended...
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Today’s Seeds… Tomorrow’s Harvest?

It's happening right now... isn't it, Lord? The God-encounter for this Son-day's post. I had been praying since I first woke up this morning, "What do You want me to write about today, Lord? What encounter have we had this past week that could give others Hope?"  I remember the fleeting thought that flew through my...
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Where Was God? – Part 2

I didn't know the answer to that question for more than half of my life. I was terminally broken. And the pain of it all was almost more than I could bear. Almost. I came to very brink of life. That place where I believed I could kill my pain by killing myself. I didn't...
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Where Was God? – Part I

It's been awhile since I have posted here. I've been spending most of my time posting online encouragements to my Book Launch Team for Victory in The Valley. I have also been praying about the ways the Lord is leading me to transform my future postings here. I'm EXCITED about His plan! More on all...
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