“And since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us each exercise them accordingly.” Romans 12:6 I heard a pastor say once that there are two questions we should […]
Category: Spiritual Disciplines
Rest
So I’ve been in a season of rest… Jesus’ invitation to the disciples is also extended to us when He says in Mark 6:31, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get […]
Indifference
I have heard a lot of talk lately in Spiritual Discussions about “indifference”. What is indifference? According to Saint Ignatius, indifference does not mean that you do not have a preference for a sunny […]
Healthy Things Grow and Change
As I am again in a season of change, I wanted to share a past blog of mine which I felt was relevant. Years ago, an older pastor shared with our pastoral staff that, “Healthy […]
Comparison and Guilt
Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, –Galatians 6:4 Most Christians say they want want to connect with God regularly–or at […]
The Takeaway-Giveaway
‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams. Acts […]
Unashamed to Pray
“When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.” Ephesians 3:14-15 Paul was kneeling […]
A Few Things I have been Pondering
To ponder something is to reflect on it. Websters defines the act of pondering as, “To think or consider especially quietly, soberly, and deeply.” In my husband’s words, “You chew on it!” Well lately I […]
I Found What I Was Looking For!
Experiencing God in Worship Early in our marriage, we began to be gripped by worship- especially Brian. There were very few worship tapes out back then. Do you remember Maranatha cassette tapes? Those are the […]
EVERYBODY’S GOT ONE!
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT) Last month there was a viral video making its […]