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I surrender
In my efforts to serve God, I was attempting to usurp his authority and second-guessing his judgments. Scripture tells us that it is God who establishes rulers and governments for his purposes. My responsibility is to trust and obey. Continue reading
“Che sera sera” Christians
God is in control, so why should we get involved, right? Continue reading
I believe…
I believe every experience God allows into my life is for my good and His glory. Whether joyful or pain-filled, God has decided to let me have the experience as a gift. He walks with me, if I let Him, in … Continue reading
Casting the “Name-it-and-claim-it” Spell
A recent tragic episode in the news where a church family attempted to reverse the sudden death of a beloved child illustrates a fundamental misapprehension among some Christians. Non-believers frequently refer to religion as mere superstition. They see it as … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings, Spirituality
Tagged God's will, magical thinking, Matthew 17, prayer, superstition
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Forgiveness in a world of entitlement
A few years ago I was asked to speak at a women’s meeting: “Just seven to ten minutes on the topic of forgiveness.” Easy, right? There are possibly hundreds of books written on the subject of forgiveness and I was … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Devotions for Women, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings, Spirituality
Tagged entitlement, forgiveness, God's will, Romans 3:23
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Words to Live By
In 2018, this weekly blog will enter its tenth year. The past decade has seen changes, upheavals, turmoil, and tragedies, as well as celebrations and blessings too numerous to count, both personally and worldwide. However, there has been one constant. … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Devotions for Women, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings
Tagged God's will, New Year's Resolution
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What’s Your Sign?
Signs are wonderful things. They can convey all sorts of important information… to anyone who can interpret the message. When I visited Italy for the first time and drove the unfamiliar streets, the traffic signs which were meaningful to the locals were confusing to me. Blessedly, … Continue reading
What can I do?
Tragic events in our lives or around the world make us look for explanations; we want to make sense of it all and we wonder what we can do in response. I read a phrase in a book of quotations … Continue reading
What have I done to deserve this?
With our culture in chaos and our foundational truths under attack, it is common to hear Christians speaking of God lifting His hand from our land in response to our sinfulness. There is certainly Biblical support for this idea, but many believers, … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Personal Musings, Spirituality
Tagged answered pray, Bible, Christianity, culture wars, God's will, times of trouble
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Even today, God is in control
Everything is different since the Paris attacks, and yet, everything is the same. When horrors strike we experience a feeling of unreality. This cannot be happening. Once we absorb the facts, we feel the urge to react, to do something. … Continue reading
Posted in Devotions for Women, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings
Tagged faith in god, God's will, Paris, prayer, tragedy
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Power Walking with Jonna 