A fiery dart, a flaming arrow, the spear of a Roman soldier. All three have the purpose to puncture as the tip plunges into the mark in which it was intended. Its sole purpose, to neutralize and eliminate the threat. What is the threat? Anyone or anything making advances for the Kingdom of God. My …
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13) By Your strength I Triumph over fears of inadequacy. Am I hearing you right? Am I equal to the task? You've faithfully given all that I ask. (Jeremiah 29:11) Your grace is sufficient and allows us to Triumph over doing life apart. We …
The TSA checkpoint, a waiting room, a long line, a job promotion, traffic, they're all great examples of opportunities to test your patience and test how well you wait. To wait upon the Lord is a whole other kind of opportunity. Mark and I continue to be in the season of waiting. June 2nd we …
Pastor Daniel Gonzales dropped straight up wisdom that Sunday morning when he said, "You can't climb a mountain if the edges are smooth." It made me think of the power that is within our struggles. We have choices on how we face them. We can crawl in bed and pull the covers over our head …
As each day passes my mind reflects on the day Mark and I became one before God, our family and our friends. I know, I know it was just last Friday. Lol The images of my handsome husband in his natty indigo suit, pink paisley tie, and pink rose boutonnière, family, friends and a beautiful …
"No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 (NIV) Most of us have Monday off as a holiday. It is Memorial Day - a day where we honor those who gave their life for our freedom while serving. For the surviving soldiers, all the …
Several close friends of mine are walking through unimaginable circumstances. Multiple “big” life events are hitting them all at once. Selfishly, it’s difficult as a friend to watch. I’m here to lend an ear, hold a hand, give a warm embrace and absolutely cover them in prayer, but other than that I am helpless. I …
