I have lost count on the times that I’ve wandered from the Lord and tried to make my own way. It never works. When I turn back toward Him, I realize the foolishness of my choices. His ways are ALWAYS best. I’m not sure what experience or degree I have that qualifies me to ignore…
When I read the Word of God and the account of the people of Israel – God’s chosen people, it feels like a badly written movie. The people disobey; then they get desperate; then despair sets in. This cycle seems to repeat quite often. If I personally reflect on my journey with the Lord, it…
Blog by Kristen Hicks I have had the hardest time figuring out what to write about lately. Not because nothing is happening, and not because I can’t see the Father moving in my life. It’s just that everything I could write about is just super personal. The Lord has definitely been doing a specific work…
I loved history as a youngster. I was intrigued with Kentucky history and US History as a child. As an adult, I began to realize the significance of studying history. History can be a good predictor of our present and our future. We humans are interesting to observe. I think it was Winston Churchill who…
I usually glance through Consumer Reports magazine to see what products have been recalled. I guess I’m making sure that I don’t have any of those products. Recall can mean a “call back” for an audition. It can also mean to bring back from memory. That is the definition that applies a lot to me.…
This word is defined as “a solemn pledge, promise or personal commitment”. I have made vows in the past and I’m sure I will continue to make vows in the future. I take vows very personally because I believe that the Lord takes them very personal as well. A vow speaks to deep convictions inside my…
I was taught as a youngster to give credit where it’s due. If someone does something nice, notice them. If someone accomplishes something great behind the scenes, compliment them. In English class we were taught about plagiarism – where someone takes credit for writing something that was previously written by someone else. Asaph pens several…
There are times that the dark night is very dark, and the darkness feels very thick. I remember going to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky and we went to this place called the church. The guide turned out all of the lights and lit a match. The darkness was so thick that the simple match illuminated…
I refer to the heart interchangeably with soul or very center of my being. I remember hearing a report of an airplane crash a couple of years ago and the fatalities were report as the number of souls on board. I actually like that better. I think our soul is eternal, our bodies are temporary.…
I’ve always admired great leadership. Great leadership is the by-product of a leader who inspires and encourages those closest to him to join him/her in the work before them. Great leaders are surrounded by great leaders. Great leaders know about endurance. Endurance means finding strength to last when there seems to be no strength left.…