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Opening My Eyes to the (Orange) Lilies

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Recently I've had a "conversion" experience. I realized that for the first 40 something years of my life, I've been conditioned to look for white lilies, and missed the many orange ones right in front of my nose. This has been both an uncomfortable and a completely euphoric experience!

Facing the Giants

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Many days I feel like such a grasshopper. But God is teaching me how to depend on Him to slay one GIANT at a time. And I'm slowly learning that with Jesus, I AM NO GRASSHOPPER!! Learn more about slaying giants and getting rid of grasshoppers...

Get in on The Story: From Eternity to Here

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Do you ever wonder why people are smitten by STORY? Humans are genetically coded to love a story. It runs in our blood. That's why you'll love this amazing new bestselling book by Frank Viola. It's like a heavenly love affair between two covers. Check it out! It's da bomb...

Super Mom to the Rescue!

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

I love the fiercely protective love of a parent. Sometimes it can be totally, insanely stupid, too. Desperate even. Like the time I felt sorry for my daughter after she made some mistakes on her high school basketball team. Big Mama, donning my "Super Mom to the Rescue" cape, ran down 20 rows of bleachers... Read the rest of this zany entry!

Rewards for the Faithful Part 4

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

We have arrived at the last reward for the sacrificial, obedient followers of Jesus in the Millennial Kingdom. This one is my personal fav. This role is the object of passion, affection, pride, and joy. And the last reward is...

Rewards for the Faithful-Priests (Pt. 3)

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Today we are going to look at the next reward in the Kingdom. That is that we are going to be "priests!" Now to some of you, when I say, "priest," you suddenly see yourself in a collar sitting in a confessional booth all day. No, not that kind of priest...

Rewards for the Faithful-Children (Pt. 2)

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

There are three pictures given in the Bible of "the reward" that, like Paul, will practically make you and I feel as if we're "dying to get there!" What are these three pictures of the prize that Paul was pressing on toward as if his life depended on it? Explore the first exciting one today...

The Reward Will Blow Your Mind!

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

I think we have underestimated the magnitude of our inheritance. I think we have too often downplayed the coming reward for faithfulness! What is the INHERITANCE? What is the REWARD? You don't want to miss out...

Preparing for My Next Wedding!

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Divorce: A complete or radical severance of closely connected things. Lately, I've been thinking about divorce. The word. The feeling. The sadness. The permanence. The ache that sometimes never goes away. But I've also been thinking about my upcoming Wedding, and the restoration of all my dreams! Find out more...

What A Special Day in His-Story!

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

There are a lot of significant events making His-story today. You don't want to miss out on the celebration! Find out what "Blessing on the Son" is, and why it matters to you. Read more...

Are You A Chosen One?

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

I have noticed a pervasive mentality among some believers. We feel pretty privileged to be considered one of God's "chosen ones." We're in the "in club." We've arrived. It's all smooth sailing from here on out, right? About now, you might want to reconsider your club membership...

The Theory of Everything

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Right now, I feel pretty smart because I have solved a cosmic mystery that has completely stumped scientists and physicists since they became aware of it. These genius' will spend their lives searching for an answer that is so simple, my granny could explain it. Find out this mystery and it's answer...

The Father Connection

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Why, I've often wondered. Why did God make us with such a powerful bond that we cannot detach from the pain, rejection, control, and dysfunction of our fathers? Life would be so much easier if we could walk away in one piece, instead of having our lives and relationships ruined by the influence and power of our selfish, emotionally bankrupt dads. Find out what I've learned about the power of our fathers over our lives...

Chasing the Goose with Joyful Expectancy

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I've been on the Wild Goose chase for a long time now, but in the last ten years, I've learned to relax and enjoy the ride a little more. Every step is an adventure of its own, full of joyful expectancy, promising that my days are adding up to something meaningful and profound. Find out more...

God in Me: Like a Hand in a Glove

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I used to believe that I was merely relying on God to "help me" write or speak His message to others. But now I understand that I am His message. He literally writes and speaks through me when I am in obedience and humble dependence on Him.