Hours. Leaving. Far away from…..the world I once put on a pedestal. And I see… God has been preparing me…. For this season. This day. Long ago. Begging…“Lord, let me be……used by you.” And with weeping. Pleading. Thinking all hope of being used….. Had already passed. Here I am. Waiting. To fly……to China. Holding out…..barren hands….like […]
When our family went to Guatemala, we got first hand experience of what it means to do missions. Our children….back then….helped raise funds. Collect vitamins. Shoes. Suitcases full for orphanage we stayed at. We even went to Spanish church beforehand. My husband Latin. Yet, the rest of us…could not understand….. Apart from the Spirit of God. […]
I hold out sign to Hardworking One. Similar to the one daughter’s friend held out to her football game last. Asking…”Homecoming?” And she answered, “yes”….So I thought I would have a chance… Though words were thrown like daggers moments earlier. And heat escalates as flesh tries to rescue… Pride that had been lost. And how beautiful […]
I hear of women words. Back stabbing. Vengeful looks. And I shrink back….like I usually do….from drama. Thanking God for silence. Soul lifting quiet that comforts more than any long conversation with a friend. And though I have coffee, lead with, pray with, nurture, and love my friendships…. My greatest comfort….Him. My soul rest. My kneeling […]
I sit at their feet. Gathering of Women. Older. Intercessors. Mentors. Grandmothers. Church issues. Many Quit. Intercessors, still standing. Grace abounding. Praying…..for churches surrounding. Determined, by faith, to enter boldly His throne room of grace. Theologically explaining. Powerful petitioning. Talk of Israel. And our connection with God’s people. Prodigals broken. Prodigals within. Confession. Healing. Sharing……Drifting People. […]
A mad dash for fifty dozen Crispy Creams this morning. Not because we are especially hungry…or simply love donuts…. …..But because my son, my eldest, is leaving. Fifteen days to be exact. On white wings through the sky, He will fly into life….carefully prepared for this exact moment in time. And hearts will long for loved […]