Just once, Lord, I would like to be a "fly on the wall" in a gathering of Your people... in the year 30 A.D. How would it be similar -- or different -- from the gatherings I am part of today? "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and...
I love it when You bring Your Word to life! There are times when we know something. We believe it in our minds, but it hasn't yet traveled that longest distance on Earth -- the distance between our minds and our hearts. Then there are other times when we don't just know something, we become...
I don't know if it will make any difference. I have a meeting with a good friend on Monday. My friend loves You dearly, Lord. I know You feel the same way about my friend. I guess that's why You arranged for this meeting between us. To talk about the path my friend is on...
I remember when I was not quite a "teeny-bopper." (Yes, Lord, it was a long time ago... but not THAT long!!!) :) The Beatles were taking the world by storm. I went to the very first showing of their first movie, "A Hard's Day's Night," in Washington DC at the RKO Keith's movie theater. The theater was packed with...
Much has happened in the world in recent days and weeks. Much evil that has taken center stage in the world's eyes. Multiple, coordinated terror attacks in one nation across the ocean. Isolated attacks in other geographies. Many people caught in the crossfire; some dead, others injured. All in the name of the god of a particular faith....
Sometimes communing with You feels like an uphill battle. Like wherever You are is "above" or "ahead of" wherever I am, with the Enemy holding me down or back. Sometimes I stop to rest amid the ongoing resistance. Maybe I even think I am stopping to "smell the flowers." But before long, I realize I'm...
By Your Amazing Grace, we can find joy -- and meaning -- everywhere we look. And I mean, everywhere! Like in my own yard. In the "game" I have been playing for the last few days. Raccoons / Squirrels = 5. Me = 1. That's the latest score, at least so far. The playing field is our side...
What is one fail-proof formula for AWE? Your Relentless Loving Kindness PLUS Your Miraculous and Perfectly-timed Orchestration of Our Steps. This formula works every time. I recently asked a dear friend for some feedback. I know You are preparing me to speak with more frequency to groups of women in this next "season" of service to You. I sent my friend...
Closer than my next breath. "Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:20b) Even when I do not live up to all I desire to be and do for You. "For the Lord will not reject His people; He will never forsake His inheritance." (Psalm 94:14) You are Almighty God -- Creator of the...
I come to You, Lord, to fill my "tank" this morning. I am running on empty. Regular grade "fuel" will not do. Medium grade is not up to the task. I need Ultimate High Test. I need YOU. I come on my knees because that's the best position from which I can open my tank. I...
