Entering Into God’s Presence

I grew up going to church Sunday Morning, Sunday Night and Wednesday Night. We even went to every night of the Revival Services in the Spring and Fall.  I’ve learned that there is a difference between going to church and entering into the Presence of God.  I do believe that most churches want to enter…

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Refuge Place

This word means a place of shelter or protection from danger or trouble. It is also a place to go for relief, help or escape. I definitely think of the place I call home as my place of refuge. I can relax and withdraw from public when I’m home. I can be with my family,…

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Underdog

I usually have a favorite team if I’m watching a sporting event. When the playoffs come, and my team is out, I have to choose a team to root for. It’s not as fun watching a sporting event without choosing a team to root for. If I don’t have a particular favorite, I will usually…

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Quiet Strength

Some people are simply loud – they talk loudly, they laugh loudly, they whisper loudly. I can get loud, but I try to keep calm and weigh my words carefully.  I sometimes get loud when I’m in strong disagreement with another person. I think it actually harms my words when I get loud, because the volume…

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Morning Prayer

I love the early morning for a lot of reasons. I like getting an early start to the day. I like the quietness of my home. I enjoy a refreshing cup of coffee. I enjoy sitting in my chair with the Word of God open. I enjoy hearing the Lord speak to me through His…

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Solitude

I love people. I love some people a bit more than others. I love my big family profoundly. In fact, I love my family at the expense of any other relationship. I grew up in a family with two brothers & two sisters – considered a big family. I also have five children of my…

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