"My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight." (Daniel 6:22 NIV) Daniel was promoted, but with that promotion came opposition. When his opponents couldn't find anything wrong with him, they created it. They asked the king to create aContinue reading "He Still Shuts the Mouths of Lions"
Plan on Giving Thanks Daily
I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. (Psalm 9:1 NIV) A few years ago, I started counting my blessings using a "Blessings Jar" that someone had gifted me. Every time I was "blessed" with something, I would write it down and store itContinue reading "Plan on Giving Thanks Daily"
Claim Your Inheritance
This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike “What’s next, Papa?” God’s Spirit touches our spirits and confirms who we really are. We know who he is, and we know who we are: Father and children. And we know we are goingContinue reading "Claim Your Inheritance"
Keep Calm and Stay Royal
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9 NIV) I've been a royal enthusiast ever since I was a little girl, and in the wake of theContinue reading "Keep Calm and Stay Royal"
Wait and See
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. (Psalm 27:14 NIV) I'm amazed at how life can take a different turn in the twinkling of an eye. When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away just last week, quick changes happened that many of us had a hard timeContinue reading "Wait and See"
See a Need, Meet a Need
The man went into the Temple with them, walking back and forth, dancing and praising God. Everybody there saw him walking around and praising God. They recognized him as the one who sat begging at the Temple’s Gate Beautiful and rubbed their eyes, astonished, scarcely believing what they were seeing. The man threw his armsContinue reading "See a Need, Meet a Need"
Rest in Jesus
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." (Matthew 11:28-29 ESV) It's Labor Day long weekend here in Canada; a time toContinue reading "Rest in Jesus"
God is For You, Not Against You
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” (2 Kings 6:16 NIV) The prophet Elisha could see what his own servant couldn't see: God was for them, not against them. When the army of the king of Aram surrounded the city in order toContinue reading "God is For You, Not Against You"
Rise After Falling
"The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.” (Job 1:21 NIV) I'm a firm believer in God's power to resurrect anything and anyone (just read Rise Again!). But for Him to do that He often allows us to experience a death of sorts. There are probablyContinue reading "Rise After Falling"
Time is Not the Enemy
He has made everything beautiful in its time. (Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIV) When England's handsome Prince William didn't propose sooner to his then long time girlfriend, Kate Middleton, she was ungraciously nicknamed "Waity Kaitie." On their engagement interview, however, William explained that his decision to wait was an opportunity for Kate to see if that's the kindContinue reading "Time is Not the Enemy"
Rising with the Son 