That Beautiful Name

“My name is the strong tower in your life. The death on the cross was the master stroke of the enemy's defeat, for it was at the cross I gave you My name as the ultimate weapon against all the wiles of the enemy. When you see difficulties looming all around you Beloved, know that …

Appreciation For It All

Ah yes, difficult days. Weeks. Months. I can easily look back over my own life & see where, no matter how twisted things may have gotten, God was always with me. Today, tomorrow - He will be no different. I am just now starting to feel better after being sick for more than a week. …

The Only Place

So I have come to this place again. Empty of myself & all my striving & in need of filling. And in my spirit I know nothing else will do. Nothing but falling back into this sacred space with my Papa. Behind the veil & covered from all that is clawing for me. Just tapping …

Back To My First Love

How long, O Lord? Will You forget me for good? How long will you hide Your face from me? How long will I harbor cares in my soul and sorrow in my heart by day? How long will my enemy loom over me? Take note and answer me, O Lord my God! Brighten my eyes, …

Just You Wait

“Trust Me for the outcome. Relinquish all to Me. I am the hero. I am the one in control. You wanted to be in control, but the problem is you don't have all the facts. If I gave you what you think you need, your world would be so much less than what I have …

Defeats, Donkeys, Wells & The Way Out

Today I encourage y'all to to accept any defeats with your head up & your eyes ahead. With the grace of a woman or the solid strength of a man, not the grief of a child. And to allow God to heal the wounds of your past - your childhood. Do not live there & …

Stop Looking Back

I was having a very candid conversation with a close friend on the phone night before last. And I received this devotion the next morning. Some of it was verbatim what we talked about. You can’t make this stuff up. I hope it encourages some of you. Happy Friday! ~~~ “New relationships are opening to …

Ramblings On Memories & Stumblings & Rescue

I waited my whole life to hear the words my Dad finally said to me the night he passed away. “You are so beautiful Bonnie. I love you & I’m proud of you.” I was 25. Today I’m nearly 48 & that memory makes me spill over with giant crocodile tears like it just happened. …

Built From It

Don’t let whatever is eating away at you consume you. Don’t stay there. Christ came that we might have life more abundant. Not mundane or mediocre. It may hurt or confuse or leave you wanting but God never does. Shift your focus. Not everything we want is meant for us. No matter how much we …

Untouchable

This is a paraphrase & ad-lib from something I read. It starts out with the author talking about a missions trip & witnessing lepers, people of all ages with AIDS, unbelievable poverty etc. ~~~ Let's look honestly here at home too - "Untouchables" are everywhere – crippled by their own poor choices & sometimes the …