Summer mornings . . . a time of easing into the morning a little slower than during the school year for this mom. While the birds sing and beckon the sunrise, I rarely get up at that time, and arise after the sun. When I purpose to begin my day with rest – sitting with Father and His Word, then my day goes smoothly...if I put it off, I am “off” most of the day as well. I am recently → Read more
I was sitting in the waiting room at Raleigh Neurology preparing for my monthly IV. One of my friends who I see monthly was in the waiting room as well. We didn't say much. The TV was blaring in the back ground telling the same story over and over again, beating the crisis, chaos and confusion, like a drum against our hearts. But we just looked at each other . . . in each other's eyes. We smiled. We were → Read more
Headline news is literally eye popping and mind spinning these days. To name a few, the U.S. will not mention ISIS nor ISLAM with the death of innocent Americans in FL and Benghazi facts are coming out as fast as syrup from a maple tree without consequences thus far. Is it even possible to get to the truth? We are living in days like Pilate, when there was hopelessness about truth prevailing or perhaps even disinterest in truth and we → Read more
“Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:27b NASB Seven words that can change our lives forever… How could we have overlooked the significance of these words for so long? For all of recorded history, there is evidence that man has entertained the possibility of someone or something beyond ourselves that we “need” to “know”. Right? Haven’t we also wanted to taste glory- to connect, to be heard, to be noticed, to matter, to make a difference, to be → Read more
God promised LAND…and we get to inherit that promise as children of God. Now...here! When we are living in our true identity, and using the gifts that God has given us…doesn’t it feel RIGHT…GOOD..and COMPLETE? My journey has included times of trying to figure out my place, my purpose and plans… and Promised Land Living has helped me to walk that out more clearly each day as I continue to focus on My Father and seek Him. That rest is → Read more
Simon Baker portrays an investigator in the TV series "The Mentalist." After the loss of two loved ones, he uses his keen observation skills and powerful understanding of human behavior to become an investigator and catch the bad guy. He has an uncanny ability to peer past a curtain to see what's really going on. As believers, we do not have to be ensnared by the trap of customary responses to stimuli around us. We can be a "mentalist" of sorts, to → Read more
Let us show you how to make a powerful shift in your life so that you are operating in the Spirit and not in the flesh. In our new free SHIFT Video Series we share personal and biblical passages that will invigorate you in your faith. These lessons encourage each of us to step more fully into the purposes set forth by God for our lives. As you take this small, but significant step, we pray your life will be lived → Read more
A subtle and energy sapping form of unrest can creep in at any moment. I call it the ‘what am I missing?’ syndrome. It looks like something I experienced not so long ago. Imagine with me ... I had plans to attend a dinner event. Then, a friend asked me if I was available to go to a surprise baby shower for a mutual friend which conflicted with the dinner. Suddenly I was struck with “it” and one million rapid-fire thoughts! “Who → Read more
As I prepared for a trip to Europe with my best friend, I brought her over to check out my packing plan. She laughed as she looked at everything laid out and said – ‘That will be good once you cut it in half.’ I thought she was crazy. But as we walked through the clothes, the weather, the activities, we were able to shrink the articles of clothing by two-thirds! Three things helped me to pack light: I understood the → Read more
Lies and deception are taking us by storm through the media right now. As I write this, the latest fiasco involved Ben Carson and the rumored suspension of his campaign. As will eventually happen with all lies and deception, truth will have the final word. However, what about all of us that are caught in the cross hairs? How do we possibly move forward when wondering and second-guessing? Even Snopes and Truth or Fiction are now slanted - one towards the "left" and → Read more
