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”?
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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
Don’t Stop Dreaming
“‘Why have you stopped dreaming My dreams? Who told you I would not come through?’ –God.” This quote stayed on my refrigerator for a long time. I don’t know who said it or wrote it, but it is profound and applicable to this journey of loving and praying for a prodigal. God has shown us … Continue reading Don’t Stop Dreaming
Sorry, No-Good Sinners
Over the course of my life, I’ve heard people call sinners, alcoholics particularly, “sorry,” “no good,” and “good for nothing.” But it isn’t true. God counted them worthy. Jesus died for them. He counted them worthy. It all started when they made the decision to try alcohol for the first time, giving “place to the … Continue reading Sorry, No-Good Sinners
Prayer for Prodigals 