Yesterday we looked at the story of Moses and the Israelites' battle againist the Amalekites.  We learned the importance of holding high the cross of Christ in all of our spiritual battles.Today I want touch on another important lesson we can learn from this story. As Moses held high his staff as he overlooked the battle, his arms grew...

It was a beautiful sunny day as I drove along the tree lined road.  Things were quiet and peaceful all around and in my soul.  All of the sudden that peace was shattered as black hands, hands devoid of all light reached up from under the seat and grabbed me. I could feel them wrapping tightly around me; pulling and tugging on my body...

I once attended a church that had a very young preacher who had a heart for seeing the lost saved.  The church tried very hard to meet people where they were and to be relevant in today’s culture.  They were great at multi-media presentations, catchy sermon titles and fun gimmicks to bring people into the service.One Sunday, the pastor...

As I walked to the car, I prayed over and over, “God, what are we going to do? Please help us.” I had met with the director of my daughter’s preschool about our past due balance. They had been very understanding of our situation, but it was right before Christmas and they needed us to pay our balance in full so that they could make payroll.What...

He would have been fifty-six years old today.  I cannot believe that it has been seventeen years since I last saw his charming smile, heard his deep voice or felt his arms embrace me.My plan was to use this space to celebrate my father’s life, but I find myself at a loss for words.  I am reminded of what our pastor said at his funeral,...

It was one of those moments that every mother dreads.  I stood in my friend Kelly’s driveway balancing a sleeping baby in one arm and a duffle bag in the other.  Abigail is crying because she doesn’t want to leave and Bethany has decided she is going to throw herself down in the middle of the driveway because she wants mac and cheese...

I posted this to Facebook today, but I thought it was too good not to post here, as well.  As we study the Hebrew names of God it is important for us to remember that God came to earth through His son Jesus.  The video describes Him much better than I ever could.

El Shadday, God AlmightyAs I stood alone on the front steps, cars honked their horns as they flew by the old stone church.  I am sure I was quite the sight, dressed all in white in my Cinderella style wedding dress.  I can even remember someone yelling, “Let the bride in!”.Inside the church, my bridesmaids were walking up the aisle as...