But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. —Luke 5:16 Jesus knew when he needed time alone with God. I’m still learning. But, thank the Lord, I am learning. And one of the things I’m learning is to pay attention to the gentle wooing of the Holy Spirit. I’m learning to pay attention when there is … More Monday Morning Musings: Time to Come Away
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
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure.” –Psalm 122:6 It wasn’t intended as a suggestion. But it’s also not an obligation. It’s an invitation. The idea of praying for Jerusalem–praying for Israel–it’s not a duty, its a privilege for those who love Jesus. Because if you love someone, you want to … More Monday Morning Musings: Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
My heart is longing … My heart is aching … for Jesus. Just Jesus. Not stuff. Not revelation. Not answers. Just Jesus. Not something great to write. Or something great to say. Not something great to accomplish. Or something great to do. Just Jesus. There are things I want. There are things I do want to … More Just Jesus
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. –2 Cor. 12:9 As I write this, it is late Sunday night and I’m tired. I thought … More Monday Morning Musings: All Sufficient Grace
God is Has always been And forever will be Good He is always for me Always with me And always working all things together for good God Is Has always been And forever will be Worthy Worthy of my trust Worthy of my worship Worthy of my love and of my life God … More God Is …
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”
Love is patient, love is kind. –1 Cor. 13:4 This little verse is loud in my heart and mind today. It’s what I wanted to write about this week. But when I sat down to write, I remembered I had written on this same verse just a couple of years ago. When I reread it, I realized … More Monday Morning Musings: Love is Patient, Love is Kind
“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’m excited to announce that the Kindle version of the The Key to His Heart will be absolutely FREE for 48 hours beginning 12:01am Saturday, October 20th through midnight Sunday, October 21st!!! Just click this link on the 20th or 21st and start downloading! The book is very devotional in style and, at its simplest … More The Key to His Heart Kindle Version FREE for 48 hours
But because of his great love for us,God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions. –Eph.2:4-5 Glancing in the rearview mirror of my car, I caught a glimpse of something that frightened me … My own reflection. It was my eyes that told the story. It … More Monday Morning Musings: He Made Me Alive
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
“She did what she could.” —Mark 14:8 Some thought it was foolish. Others thought it was outlandishly extravagant. Perhaps others thought she should have done even more. Jesus simply said, “She did what she could.” In a single, whole-hearted gesture of worship, Mary anointed Jesus with an alabaster jar of extremely expensive perfume. That single flask was so valuable … More Monday Morning Musings: Do What You Can
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”
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!
“Set your heart on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not earthly things.” –Col. 3:1-2 It’s easy to look down. It’s easy to focus on circumstances. It’s easy to become overwhelmed and anxious. It’s easy to become lost in the swirl of negativity that so … More Monday Morning Musings: Look Up
Well, after years of praying and pondering over the stuff swirling in my heart; after more prophetic words than I can count about “the book” I was supposed to write (not to mention lots of random comments from complete strangers); after lots and lots of late nights writing, praying, researching, rewriting, and writing some more; and … More Book Release: The Key to His Heart
When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.” –Psalm 27:8 NKJV I’d sung the song dozens of times before. But this time was different. This time as I sang the words, I was no longer sure the words were true. This time, there was one line that hit … More Monday Morning Musings: Seeking His Face
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. –Phil.1:6 Confidence doesn’t come easily to me. In fact, I spent way too much of my life believing I wasn’t able to do much of anything. But I finally found something … More Monday Morning Musings: My Confidence
Cindy Powell 