Past Victories, Present Miracles

Past Victories, Present Miracles

I choose to honor and remember miracles and victories from my past–but I choose to live in the miracle of what God is doing today. ================ Scripture Ezra 3:12 “But many of the priests and Levites and heads of fathers’ houses, old men who had...
Confirmation and Strength

Confirmation and Strength

How do I interact with those around me? Do I settle for shallow praise and flattery, or do I ‘confirm’ people in their calling? When I leave, do people feel challenged, encouraged, and strengthened…or criticized and discouraged?...
Family, not Guests

Family, not Guests

It’s far simpler and safer to merely be hospitable to people as guests–but God calls me to welcome people into the family. =============================== Scripture Ezekiel 47:21-22 “So shall you divide this land among you according to the tribes of...
Faithfulness

Faithfulness

When others turn a deaf ear, I must keep speaking truth. When others turn away, I must choose obedience instead of discouragement. When others ridicule, I must be faithful. ==================== Scripture Ezekiel 2:7 “And you shall speak my words to them, whether...
Mourning for Moab

Mourning for Moab

If God can mourn as His judgment falls on the wicked Moabites, then I must learn to care just as deeply for those around me. Today I choose to let my heart rejoice, celebrate, mourn, grieve, and ‘feel’ for those around me–instead of reducing my...
Praying In Agreement With God

Praying In Agreement With God

Instead of telling God how to be God…I must bring my prayers to Him with an open hand: “God, here’s the situation. It’s out of my control, but I know you are sovereign. I’m inviting you into the mess, and I’m asking you to resolve...