Pastors have a very difficult road. Many times, the burden’s they carry are too much for one person. And, in order to serve a body of believers it takes away from the family. The pastor’s family makes untold sacrifices. Some of those sacrifices have to do with inadequate pay, the grumblings of discontented sheep, and … Continue reading Cry Out! Challenge, Day 20!
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Cry Out! Challenge, Day 16
Do you remember Wednesday night Prayer Meetings? Do you remember in the middle of the week, coming together as a church to pray? Maybe you are still participating in such a ministry. As a pastor’s wife some of my most treasured memories occurred when missionaries were home on furlough. One gentle-hearted missionary from Togo, West … Continue reading Cry Out! Challenge, Day 16
Cry Out Challenge, Day 8
We are in a battle! 2020 has shouted for Perseverance!!! Hurricanes on top of COVID, on top of leaky roofs, on top of cancer, on top of power outages, on top of building a home, on top of a broken rib and fractured L2 vertebrae, besides a country that needs the LORD NOW . . … Continue reading Cry Out Challenge, Day 8
“Cry Out” Challenge, Day 7
But when the people of Israel cried out to the Lord for help, the Lord AGAIN raised up a rescuer to save them. Judges 3:15a During the time of the Judges, God served as Israel’s king and they were to follow and obey Him. Yet, Israel rarely walked in obedience; It was more like sheep … Continue reading “Cry Out” Challenge, Day 7
“Cry Out” Challenge, Day 5
A bouncing baby boy was born to a Levite family joining an older brother and sister. His parents could tell he was a special child and they hid him at risk of their own lives. When they couldn’t hide him any longer, the mother made a little basket and placed him afloat on the River … Continue reading “Cry Out” Challenge, Day 5
“Cry Out” Challenge, Day 4
Accepting this challenge, I am in a battle to stand victoriously in the truths of God’s Word. Today on this “Sabbath Rest,” came another Sunday to worship corporately. It was then Psalm 119:18 found lodging in my heart as a burdened disciple offered a plea to God: “Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths … Continue reading “Cry Out” Challenge, Day 4
A Focused Gratitude
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! Psalm 100:4 How can we live in Courageous Thanksgiving and Praise? A favorite Scripture verse commands believers not to be anxious or worried. In fact, it actually declares for us to be thankful: “Do not be anxious about … Continue reading A Focused Gratitude
A Hurricane, a Hornet, and a Horrifying Wreck
Thinking back over the start of this month, we were feverishly preparing for a trip to Colorado Springs. The first several days of the trip was a planned visit with our son and daughter-in-law, spending the time getting to know our granddaughter. It was my second time to visit with our sweet little princess, who … Continue reading A Hurricane, a Hornet, and a Horrifying Wreck
The Arrogance of It All!
I’m pretty good at reading people and situations. I believe these factors have contributed to my ability to size up situations and individuals rather quickly: Growing up in a small town, being treated unfairly at times, serving as a pastor’s wife for over 25 years, working with children since about 10 years of age, and … Continue reading The Arrogance of It All!
Changing Our World!
In 2009, a week after surgery, I returned to the hospital with a fever and vomiting. I was too sick to care if I lived or died. After putting dye through my veins and finding infection throughout my stomach, I was given two potent drugs. Unfortunately, these drugs caused side-effects which had me calling for … Continue reading Changing Our World!
