My brain is on spin cycle. The Holy Spirit has been pouring in so much; doing so much. In my mind, there are a zillion sound bites clamoring for airplay. They are competing with half a dozen opening lines of posts that are mentally “in process.” Floating in between it all–mental snapshots of so many amazing and miraculous … More Thank You
Dear Father, Thank You for the priceless gift of Your Son. This Christmas I pray that the miracle of the Incarnation—that God became flesh and dwelt among us—will be birthed anew in my heart. Open my eyes to see with fresh insight. Let me come to You with the faith and trust of a … More A Christmas Prayer
I don’t need … —another great sermon or a good book —a divine appointment or an important connection —a word of encouragement or exhortation I don’t need to visit … —a significant or sentimental place from the past —an anointed conference —a church or a prayer room I’m not looking for … More What I (Really) Need
I have a confession to make–sometimes I get tired of words. Tired of my own. Tired of hearing them from others. Tired of saying them, tired of praying them–tired of writing them. We all use so many words. Sometimes we’re careless or insensitive and use the wrong words. Other times we use the right words, but we don’t live them. Our … More Better Words
Often what we think we need, isn’t what we need. Often what we think is broken, isn’t what is broken. And often what we think will bring healing, isn’t what brings healing. In those times, I am so grateful for a loving Father who knows me so much better than I know myself. I was … More You Know Me
After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here …” –Revelation 4:1 There is a door standing open in heaven. “Come up here!” The invitation has been issued. The way has been made. … More The Open Door
Just some “free flow” thoughts I began to jot down as I was sitting with him this morning. Not polished. Zero literary merit as a poem – just thoughts from my heart mostly as they came… There are things only I can give So it’s what I want to bring My heart My love My … More The Things Only I Can Give
Been thinking a lot about glory. Been pondering and praying, too. Been longing. Been hearing a lot of messages that have stirred my soul and made my heart ache, even more, for glory. The messages are great. Praying and pondering is great. But oh to taste. I have tasted– a little–but there’s more. There is so, so much more. I want it. I … More Longing for Glory
Cindy Powell 