Who is Really in Control?
I have often struggled with difficulty releasing a situation or need to God – or if I have released it (or thought I had), I take it back again without…
It’s not about me.
Reading this title you might say, “Duh – that’s not news”, but read on, because what I’m writing about today may not be what you expect from that title. or…
How important are the Gentiles to God’s purposes?
Those of us who have been raised in the church and taught Christian principles most of our lives – and also those of us who may have come to faith…
Fear of Facing Self Honestly
This is a hard blog to write. I have a tendency to try and keep up appearances, even though I know that is counterproductive to being ‘real’ and honestly dealing…
Mission = Glorify God!
One of the things I took away from the Perspectives class I took a while back was that missions is NOT because of compassion or guilt. Social issues/physical needs is…
Letting Go
Do you have lots of dreams and ideas of places you would like to see or things you would like to do before you die – a “bucket list”, as…
Where is Your Identity?
There has been a lot going on in my life in the last year or two that has been putting a lot of emphasis on identity. Who am I really?…
Repenting of Passivity
In a discussion a while back, I came to realize that I am, all too often, passive in my reactions to new insights or recognition of something that I am…
We aren’t Really Different at All!
When I took a class designed to address racism, and help people recognize subtle racism existing in their lives, I had an ‘aha’ moment in conversation with one of the…
A Love Letter from Abba, Father
This is another one from a time when I was feeling discouraged and very frustrated and aggravated at myself and my life. I was feeling that I was making no…
Listening like a Grown-up
I have mentioned 2 way prayer journalling. This has become a method I frequently use to seek understanding from Abba Father. In a recent journal entry I was asking the…
A “New” Way to Look at Bible Study
I have learned about a way to listen for God’s voice called 2 Way Prayer Journaling. By seeking God and asking him to speak to us, then writing whatever comes…