Small Act of Love, Big Impact
I had never seen such mayhem. I was bumping into people, getting stuck between abandoned grocery carts and making Twister-like moves to reach to simply grab the Arugula. Phew. I did it. I completed my...
View ArticleWhat do they Think of Me?
I wonder what they think of me? How did I do? It’s a subtle thought – but a dangerous one. How did “I” do? How did “I” appear? Whether you are bringing a dish to a sick neighbor in need, giving...
View ArticleOn that Day we Meet Jesus
The other night, I had an odd dream. In it, I accidentally stepped into an area of water next to my house. Like quicksand, the water and mud pulled me under. I was dying. I know, it sounds morbid, but...
View ArticleDon’t Quit
Don’t give up. Don’t quit in love. Don’t decide God has left you. And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself. (Eph. 1:23) Christ is...
View ArticleYour Light Has Come
They were little lights, with huge impact. My son pointed them out as we drove my mom to the airport. Lined, all the way down the road were little matchstick lights strategically placed so airplanes...
View ArticleWhen You Crave Things
When I was in college, I remember sitting in the car dealership, asking my dad, “Please dad, please! Can I get this car???” The amazing thing was — my dad wasn’t buying it for me. Somehow, though, I...
View ArticleMy God will:
My kids. My husband. My family. Saying, “my ___” has real value, signifies ownership, belonging and love. A friend of mine, when God breaks through says, “My God.” As He shows up, she speaks, “My God!”...
View ArticleWhen You Want God’s New Thing
My kitchen table. . . you don’t even understand what it looks like. . . The legs broke during one of our moves; now, they’re superglued. The kids did “paint projects”; now, splotches of many colors...
View ArticleWhat Eavesdropping Taught Me
Ever noticed, in an airplane, it’s nearly fair-game to eavesdrop? With every word in ear-shot, you can’t help but hear. Yet, this time, I needed the words. The woman a seat ahead of me said, “You know,...
View ArticleFind Someone Else More Worthy
Her text floored me. She said, “Kelly, I want to go with you to one of your speaking events. And, there, I want to wash your feet.” Ummm . . . what? Does this girl even know who I am? Does she even...
View ArticleGod, Please Come Fight My Battle
Some of you may feel like David, declaring: “But “they” are glad now that I am in trouble (they are cheering my demise); they gleefully join together against me (they never wanted me to succeed). I am...
View ArticleYou are a daughter
You are a daughter. A daughter of the King of Kings. A daughter of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. A daughter of the One and Only. For what seems to me to be an odd thing to do, I’ve always taken...
View ArticleAre you Worried and Afraid?
My husband told my son, “Don’t go in the trunk of the car, son. It’s not safe in there.” He explained to my 7-year old how a kid recently got stuck in a trunk; he lost his life. My son, took my...
View ArticlePraise be to the Lamb. He is worthy.
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus. Thank you. . . You came for me. You died for me. You gave thought of me, forgoing the blessings of eternity to find me. A hundred-million thank you’s is not enough. A...
View ArticleHow to Trust In The Lord
Many of us say to God, “Father, I can’t see where you are taking me or what you are doing. How do I trust, when I don’t know? What instruction do you have for me?” I believe that wisdom wants to speak...
View ArticleBusting The Enemy’s Plan
I pray often. Why? Because I expect God to answer. I’ve seen him answer countless prayers. I know He has show-up and show-off power so divine — it can change anything and everything, in a split-second....
View ArticleHave Things Been Stolen From You?
Has the enemy stolen something that belongs to you? Perhaps, you hoped for something, to go somewhere, or to be with someone. Perhaps, you expected to be further along? Or, that you would have met Mr....
View ArticleRest a Bit. God Has this.
You never have to strive for things. strive /strīv/ (Google Dictionary): make great efforts to achieve or obtain something struggle or fight vigorously. Striving is sweating, worrying, fussing, toiling...
View ArticleGod’s Heart for You
If you know someone, they respond to you. For instance, if you phone someone that you know, they’ll recognize your voice. They may say, “Oh, hey there. I knew it was you.” If, however, a telemarketer...
View ArticleLet God Lift You, Today
I woke this morning feeling down. Upon my first step out of bed, a headache hit me. And, because the kids had to get to school early, I had no morning moments to spend with God. I ran through the house...
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