The Israelites had just crossed over into the promised land, and their first challenge were the walls of Jericho. I found widely differing opinions as to dimensions, but all said there was a very thick and very tall outer wall with a very thick and even taller inward wall. It seemed a formidable and impossible … Continue reading Their Path Back to God
Get Ready for the Deluge!
Some of us are very close to seeing our faith become sight! I have been feeling like we need to prepare for the changes that are coming in the lives of our prodigals, and in our lives because of it. Just like the father in the story of the return of the prodigal son had … Continue reading Get Ready for the Deluge!
“Zap ‘em, Lord”?
Sometimes I just want to pray, “Zap ‘em, Lord!” But then the Holy Spirit will rein me in. He reminds me the ones I want zapped have souls, and that God is not willing that any should perish. Who are those people? Rapists, kidnappers, sex traffickers, drug dealers, murderers, professors who work to discredit faith … Continue reading “Zap ‘em, Lord”?
Your Circle Matters
You know, this man's friends didn't just show up and lower him to Jesus (Mark 2:1-5, 10-12). They carried him. His whole weight, plus his bed. They may have had to carried him a long way, maybe up and down some hills, over some rough terrain, and then they had to somehow climb on top … Continue reading Your Circle Matters
Snaky Places
My parents taught my sister, brother, and me in everyday life, in everyday situations how to recognize snaky places. When we’d pass one—perhaps a swamp or an overgrown place—they often would say, “That place looks snaky." Mother would sometimes add, "There are probably snakes in there as big as my leg.” I’ve been asking God … Continue reading Snaky Places
Prayer for Prodigals 