Posts Tagged ‘blog’
3 Prayers to Pray for Those You Love
I have a prayer journal that I keep for each of my grandkids. After all, I have 14 grandchildren and my prayers for each of them were too many to fit all in one journal! I often borrow prayers from the New Testament book of Ephesians when I am praying for both my kids and…
Read More3 Habits to Let Go of in Order to Nurture Contentment
The wilderness is bleak and barren. I remember while traveling in Israel and Egypt several years ago, Steve and I went to the Sinai Desert. I have to tell you; it was barren for miles! I’ve always been a bit hard on the Israelites who complained in the desert and murmured against God… until I…
Read MoreHe Came Not Only as the Lamb, but as the Lion of Judah
Last night as we were snuggled on a couch watching a movie, my husband, Steve, told me about a friend who had a mountain lion come up on his deck. I got to be honest, that would freak me out! Steve, however, a lover of wildlife encounters, thought it was pretty wonderful. That conversation got…
Read More3 Promises to Cling to in Uncertain Days from the Prophet Isaiah
Nothing stirs up anxiety quite as much as not knowing. In the uncertainty, you can feel the anxiety hanging in the air like a dark cloud. As believers, how do we stay confident in hope, buoyant in joy, and strengthened in faith? I believe one of the key methods to do this is to nurture…
Read MoreAct Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly with God
Recently, I (Becky) had the opportunity to speak to a group of civic leaders. In that message, I referenced Micah 6:8 where the prophet answers the question, “What does the Lord require?” The Lord wants leaders to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Let’s lean into that a bit and see what…
Read MoreListen before You Lead
Mother Teresa has always intrigued me because of her godly servant leadership. She was a tiny but powerful woman who didn’t use manipulation, money, or magnetism to influence people. Instead, Mother Teresa was known as a humble listener. You would think that would have hurt her leadership. I mean – to influence people, don’t you…
Read MoreWhat Do We Know and Have because of the Ascension of Jesus?
“Depths of purpose and layers of meaning saturate everything you do.” Psalm 92:5 Everything that Jesus did was intentional. His every word and action either conveyed a vital message or achieved a strategic objective. The triumphal entry was loaded with meaning. The crucifixion was beyond purposeful. The resurrection changes everything! But what about the ascension…
Read More…But Some Doubted – Matthew 28:17
This week as I was reflecting on the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus, I was struck by the observation in Matt. 28:17 that even when the disciples saw the risen Christ alive and standing in front of them with their own two eyes, some of them still doubted. I feel like I could relate. I’ve always…
Read MoreReborn into a Living Hope
Over this last week, I’ve been reflecting on Peter’s letter to the refugees of his day. Many of his readers had lost their homes, livelihoods, and loved ones for the sake of Christ. They were well acquainted with ‘fiery trials’ and seemingly endless suffering. Yet the apostle reminds them in 1 Peter 1:3 that they’d been ‘given new birth into…
Read MoreRemember Who You Are and What Your Calling Is
The other day I overheard a conversation between my 5-year-old grandson, Noah, and his Mama. Noah said, “Everett’s mom says, ‘Talk to me like I’m the Queen!’” Ah, that’s solid wisdom right there! In our world of harsh and caustic words, it can be easy to internalize the words of others and allow them to…
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