The Rearview Mirror

The Rearview Mirror

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 There’s nothing inherently magical about turning the calendar to January 1st. (Yes, we know flipping calendar pages...
No More Gloom

No More Gloom

“Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress.” Isaiah 9:1-7 For way too long, I had been carrying areas of sadness, gloom and distress in the deep areas of my heart. While reviewing my Prayer Journal that year, the Lord revealed to me that...
The Value of Quiet Space

The Value of Quiet Space

“…God sent the angel Gabriel…to a virgin pledged to be married…The virgin’s name was Mary.” Luke 1:26-27 I must confess, it’s very hard for me to cultivate quiet blocks of time into my day, especially around Christmas. I usually get up for my quiet time ─ but...
Will God Give You More Than You Can Handle?

Will God Give You More Than You Can Handle?

  There’s a popular saying in Christian circles that ‘God will not give you more than you can handle.’ But is this true? Consider this thought: If God never gave us more than we could handle, would we ever need or seek Him? In reality, God often does give...