I was down on my knees folding socks and underwear and a mound of old dishrags with frayed edges. And I was praying. Because laundry is a simple, quiet activity that leaves room for a woman to bend her knees in the holy sanctuary of God’s presence. I started with anxious words about future events….
I’ve been spending time with George Muller, reading his personal journals, because his faith is a boost to mine. Do you know he began orphanages for the main purpose of showing people how to trust in God? So he had a plan to pray for the needs of the school and solicit no funds. In…
Mornin’! I have made a commitment to pause on the 21st of every month and pray for the A21 Campaign. I enjoy a wealth of freedom and want to see others enjoy freedom as well. Will you take a minute to pray for someone to be freed from slavery today? And maybe write a note…
Yesterday I was pathetically unmotivated to do anything in my house, but it was a mess. So I prayed, Lord, will you help me get up the energy to run the vacuum in the bedroom? He did help. (I not only vacuumed but dusted the whole bedroom, loaded the dishwasher, did two loads of laundry…
I just spent the last two hours pacing my house like a caged animal. Praying. I’ve been seeking God’s direction about something and just haven’t been able to put my finger on which way to go. Can you imagine what it says to God –when we want to know His way so badly we can’t…
My daughter’s college roommate made friends with some students from China, and one night they all went out to a Chinese restaurant together. Jayme and her roommate were given one menu. The Chinese students were given another menu, written in Chinese. The girls asked these students why they were given a different menu. Come to…
I recently wrote about God’s power on Mondays, and a friend thought I should make this a series. Seems like a great idea, so I’m going to bring you Monday Power posts for a while. (It’s so fun to have your own blog and just do whatever fun thing you want!) Let me begin by telling…
A precious woman at church posted this story on Facebook a few days ago. It is an incredible example of the way God intimately encourages us, if we just go to Him and ask for His encouragement. I received her permission to share her story with you, along with pictures of her beautiful children. Get…
Like women try on shoes, I’ve tried on many different responses to the challenges of life. One time I tried sobbing in a fetal position on the floor, the bank statement in front of me, when I realized I had made a several-hundred-dollar error not in our favor. I’ve tried being depressed and hopeless, which…
I’m trying to decide about a few things, and it’s mostly miserable trying to make decisions. I reason –listing pros and cons. Then I pray –listening for God’s direction. Then I reason again. Then pray some more. But the conclusion is the same –I don’t know what to do. Years ago I found these wonderful…
I recently made the 12-hour drive, by myself, to visit my parents in Wyoming. That’s 24 hours alone in the car, and I determined ahead of time that I was going to use it as a time of devotion to the Lord. I downloaded a devotional audiobook onto my Kindle and borrowed a few worship…
I drove down the hill in Cody, Wyoming and saw a shocking sight. In front of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center were two fire trucks, an ambulance, three police cars, and a swarm of emergency personnel. I imagined that the museum must be on fire, or maybe there was a bomb situation, or maybe some…
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