NOTE: This was originally published last week on the Extreme Love Ministries blog. If you aren’t familiar with ELM, you should check them out HERE. It was a rough couple of weeks. There was so much happening, on so many fronts, it was hard to even keep track. Jesus Himself said, “In this world you will have … More A Sacrifice of Praise (MMM with video)
David was having a bad day. While he and his men were away, his town had been destroyed. All of the women and children—including David’s wives—were captured and carried away. His own men blamed him and wanted to stone him. Ever feel like that? Like everything you care about has slipped through your fingers? Like … More Strengthen Yourself in the Lord
Digital Image “Stand” from the Warrior Bride Series by Constance Woods Romantic whimsy and steely determination Etched upon her face A beautiful gown flowing gracefully Over the combat boots on her feet With compassion in her heart Iron in her soul And a spirit aligned with His She is a lover ready for war Her … More The Warrior Bride
Livestream, V-logs, Facebook Live,YouTube, FaceTime, and a million other types of insta-video have become a staple form of communication in our day. It’s all very commonplace and normal for today’s generation. But for someone who is, ahem, more “seasoned” in the journey of life (simple translation: a bit older) the new normal in communication can … More Finding Your Voice (Monday Morning Musings V.3.0 with video)
Lord, I know You’ve heard my cries for “more.” But honestly I’m not sure what more even looks like, let alone how to apprehend it. But I do know You. And I know You still have my yes. You still have my trust. If I need to believe hard enough, pray long enough, declare loud … More A Prayer for More
I have a lot on my mind. There is much I’m chewing on and pondering. I have a lot of questions. Maybe you do, too. But when I’m in that place…that place where nothing makes sense…that place where I feel like I need answers…I need wisdom…I need direction…I need the next steps…I need to know … More Held by Eternity
“Panic and anxiety NEVER advance the kingdom of God – even if attached to prayer. Prayers of faith are what move heaven and earth. When you panic it is because you are seeing too much of the enemy and not enough of God. Be careful what you focus on. Be strategic in what/who you magnify.” … More Magnify
The song Endless Alleluia by Cory Asbury makes my heart ache … in all the right ways. “In the morning when I rise to meet You In the morning when I lift my eyes You’re the only One I wanna cling to You’re the first thought on my mind.” You, Jesus~ Only You You’re the … More Joining the Endless Alleluia
Hineni Here I am Here I am with You Here I am before Your face Here I am before Your throne Hineni Here I am To whom shall I go? You alone have the words of eternal life Hineni Here I am Here I am again Here I am gazing up Here I am where … More Hineni
Abba, hold me Please, just hold me Hold me close- Close to Your heart I don’t want to try to say the right things I don’t want to try to do the right things I just want to be me The real–uncensored, unfiltered–me Here with You I don’t want to try to convince You That … More Away From the Noise
In Your Presence, there is …no hurry …no stress …no striving …no worry …no fear …no confusion …no lack In Your Presence, there is …only peace …only rest …only restoration …only clarity …only grace …only love …only You “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your … More In Your Presence
I saw it happen over and over again. Years ago, when I worked for a large missions organization, I loved to watch our missionaries head out to their long-term field assignments filled with fire and passion—certain they would see God move in mighty ways. What I didn’t love so much was watching many of these … More Embracing the Journey
Everything is better Your way, Jesus Your ways are always perfect You are always consistent Always present Always filled with love and compassion Even when my heart tries to plan its own way You direct my steps Even when I disconnect from my truest self You never do You never lose sight of me It’s … More So Much Better Your Way
“Walking around these walls I thought by now they’d fall But You have never failed me yet” From the first notes of the song, Jesus had my attention. It had been a strange week–happy and heavy, wonderful and wearisome. I was away on a little “happy birthday to me” trip and I had gone through … More You’ve Never Failed Me Yet
I’ve been so aware lately of my many deficiencies. I have an ongoing joke with the Lord that I pretty much suck at life. While certain spiritual realities come easily to me–I guess you could say they are supernaturally natural–a lot of “normal” life stuff that seems like it should be a whole lot easier … More Christ in Me
When I was your foe, still Your love fought for me You have been so, so good to me When I felt no worth, You paid it all for me You have been so, so kind to me Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God Oh, it chases me down, fights till I’m found, … More No Mountain You Won’t Climb Up…
You are the LION of the tribe of Judah You are the One who ROARS You roar in the face of my foes You roar over my feeble fears–and release power, courage, and hope You roar to set me free You are the One who roars for me when I can’t find my voice Your … More ROAR
Rarely have I been so unsure of what God is saying- Yet rarely have I been so sure of who He is Rarely have my thoughts of where He is leading me shifted so frequently- Yet rarely has my calling and destiny felt so secure Rarely has the future seemed so shrouded in mystery- Yet … More Divine Union
I’ve been busy this Christmas season. Too busy. Too busy, too often. Too busy to take notice. Too busy to dial into the wonder of it all. But it’s okay. It’s okay because over the years I’ve come to realize that this season isn’t about how many Christmasy feelings I do or do not have. … More The Enduring Joy of the Season
Pause… It’s a good thing. I pause to… Step back from routine Step away from distractions Step into the flow of the river… wherever it may lead I pause to… Regain perspective Recalibrate priorities Realign with peace… that passes understanding I pause to… Give thanks for what has been Appreciate what is And dream about … More Pause
Cindy Powell 