Trains and hems. Hems are necessary to keep clothes from fraying, but I truly never consider my hems unless one unravels or needs to be ironed. As for trains, while monarchies in other societies wear trains for formal occasions, in our United States society as well as other societies, trains are only worn by brides … Continue reading Trains and Hems

Has this ever happened to you and your prodigal? Right after you’ve witnessed a raindrop, a breakthrough, things seem to become worse than before the breakthrough? It happens way too often, and I believe it is evidence of the war going on for the soul. Satan is not omniscient or omni-anything. He doesn’t know everything, … Continue reading Prayer Strategy for When Things are Worse after a Breakthrough

Ten passages of Scripture! Ten! All saying the same thing! This morning was one of those times when God got my attention by putting Scripture in front of me from various places in the Bible. The message was that He answers prayer—every time! What we see in front of us may not match what these … Continue reading He Answers–Every Time

"When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?" (Psalm 8:3-4 NKJV). Purple is my favorite color. Other colors cause me to pay attention, but nothing does … Continue reading The Purple Sky

In the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32), the father was prepared for the miracle: he had fattened the calf, was apparently watching for the arrival of his son, and he had a robe, a ring, and sandals ready. The elder son was not prepared, and his words reflected that. I recently saw a … Continue reading Prepare for the Miracle