I have something to say. Not everyone will like it. And it’s not for everyone. Sometimes I don’t want to say it. Hell definitely doesn’t want me to say it. But I do have something to say. It’s cost a lot … Many a tear stained carpet. Many sleepless nights spent wrestling. Then surrendering. Then wrestling … More I Will Not Be Silent
What do you want? What do you really want? What do you really, really, really want? When you’re quiet — when chaos and commotion have been stilled — when it’s just you and your Creator — when you’re … – gazing into his eyes – secure in his embrace – safe and free to dream … More Dream … or Default?
Time. It seems there is never enough of it. I find myself running late far too often. On any given day I feel like I’m behind on dozens of things. That feeling often carries over from a task level to a heart level. Sometimes I feel like I’m behind in life. I feel like there are things … More Time Is My Ally
“What we do in life, echos through eternity.” —Maximus (from The Gladiator) Sometimes I need to remind myself … This isn’t all there is. Don’t get me wrong, there is much to apprehend here and now. I want to press on to lay hold of the things for which Christ has laid hold of me. … More Eternity
Words. They can be so simple. And they can be so complex. They can give life, hope, and inspiration. They can also bring death, discouragement, and destruction. James says the power of life and death is in the tongue. I believe it! (And not just because it’s in the Bible.) I believe it because I’ve lived on both sides … More Words
“You made a way for me to enter the holy place …” (from the song “You Made a Way” by Matt Gilman) I’d sung the words many times, but this time they hit my heart with fresh revelation. He made a way. For me. To enter the holy place. Into the most holy place. Into the … More The Way Maker
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. –Phil.4:12 Are you content? Right here. Right now. Exactly where you are. Doing what you are doing. Thinking what you are thinking. Feeling what you are feeling. Today … Are you content? Are you at peace? Are you thankful? Are you hopeful? Are … More Monday Morning Musings: Learning the Secret
The darkness was closing in around me. The wilderness had been bleak and threatening before, but not like this. Never like this. I couldn’t see a thing. Each step brought new danger. Each moment seemed more and more ominous. Even the air was heavy–I could scarcely breathe … Hard pressed on every side, but not crushed. Confusion reigned. … More The Gift (v.2.0)
“Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before O my soul I’ll worship Your holy name” (from 10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman) It’s been a tough day for some folks. There is no shortage of pain and heartache in the world today. There is no … More Bless the Lord O My Soul
“After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” –1 Kings 19:12 Sometimes his voice comes like a mighty rushing wind–and it’s glorious. Sometimes his voice comes like an earthquake awaking our souls–and it’s powerful. Sometimes his voice ignites our hearts with the unquenchable … More Monday Morning Musings: Gentle Whispers
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. —Exodus 20:8 I’ve been hearing this verse for over two years now. I’ve been hearing a still small voice telling me I needed to rest–regularly. I thought I was listening. But I didn’t get it. I thought as long as I put chunks of time aside to simply “be” … More Monday Morning Musings: Remember the Sabbath
It’s been quiet lately. It’s been quiet in my soul. God has been quiet too. And I’m okay with that. Oh don’t get me wrong, there is a lot of noise “out there.” The world has been anything but quiet. There are a hundred and one distractions–all of them literally screaming for attention. There is a … More Monday Morning Musings: Into the Quiet
Note: I wrote this yesterday when I was feeling a lot more grumpy than I am today. God did such a good job cheering me up, I almost didn’t want to post it … but I’m thinking maybe someone out there may need the reminder … just like I did. Okay, true confession time. I’ve been feeling … More Landing in Hope
Tomorrow we will elect the next President of the United States. Rarely has a presidential race been as heated and divisive as this one. Personally, I have stronger feelings about this election than about any in recent history, yet for the most part I have not felt compelled–or even released–to speak out about my own … More A Prayer for our Nation and for our (New or Re-elected) President
Excerpt from Chapter 13 – That All of Them May be One Two Sides, Same Coin In the spirit, I saw a coin spinning on its axis. As I watched it spin and spin and spin, I heard the Holy Spirit whispering to my heart: Two sides, same coin. I had been seeking the Lord … More The Key to His Heart Excerpt: “Two Sides, Same Coin”
“But only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” –Luke 10:42 I think about Mary of Bethany a lot. I think about her a lot, because I need to think about her a lot. I need to think about her, because I need to remember the one … More Monday Morning Musings: The One Needful Thing
I should probably issue a warning right about now. Before you read any further, you need to know this isn’t going to be a “typical” post for me. I’m feeling pretty feisty and I’m coming out swinging. I’m sick and tired of hell’s schemes on this planet. I’m sick and tired of playing nice. I’m ruffled and I’m riled. But … More Indignant Faith
Excerpt from Chapter 2 – Love, the Agent of Change “A Beautiful Waste” As I came to know God’s love for myself, I grew in the great pleasure of loving him and being loved by him. I enjoyed simply being with him so much that I often thought I must be doing something wrong. Almost … More The Key to His Heart Excerpt: “A Beautiful Waste”
“Jesus said to him, ‘If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!’” —John 21:22 It’s probably no surprise that as a writer, I also like to read. There are many writers who stir me. Many writers who inspire me. Those who move me. Those who compel … More Monday Morning Musings: Just Follow Jesus
Excitement filled the air. At long last it was time. It was my time. It was time to present an offering to the King. It was time to place the fruit of my labor–my very best efforts–before him. The King himself had commissioned this gift. It was the very best I had to offer. I worked … More Imperfect!
Cindy Powell 