So Abraham waited patiently in faith and succeeded in seeing the promise fulfilled. It is very common for people to swear an oath by something greater than themselves, for the oath will confirm their statements and end all dispute. So in the same way, God wanted to end all doubt and confirm it even more forcefully to … More Unshakeable Hope
Hope lives here. That’s what it says on the wall of the prayer room we recently opened in Redlands. Actually, the walls say a lot of things, but that’s what jumped out at me when I came in today. Hope lives here. Hope lives in this space. Hope lives in this place; in this room. … More Hope Lives Here
“You are… Way Maker Miracle Worker Promise Keeper Light in the Darkness My God, that is who you are”* I’ve had this song on repeat for awhile now. I haven’t just been singing it, I’ve been declaring it. I’ve been declaring it over… Impossible circumstances Immovable situations Insurmountable odds I’ve been declaring it over… Broken … More Way Maker
Ever felt like the little engine who could? Slowly, painfully, trekking up a steep hill. Not sure if you’ll make it. Not sure if you know—or sometimes even care—what’s on the other side. You just know to keep putting one foot in front of the other. You just know to persevere. To keep believing…I think … More The Little Engine Who Could…Did
This is the third time I’ve posted this particular piece. However, it is the first time I’ve posted it with a new picture of a literal door, leading to a literal space, filled with the presence and promises of God. When I first wrote this back in 2011, I had no idea just how prophetic it … More (Always) Worth the Wait
“Thankfully, there is one other possibility, and that is that God has actually given you a supernatural grace to live opposite your circumstances. Have you experienced this type of grace from God that allows you to live in the peace of knowing you are obeying Him, even when those around you don’t understand?” -Bill Johnson … More Lessons Learned Under the Umbrella of Grace
Eyes fixed Heart aligned Watching Waiting Ready to respond at the sound of Your voice Strong and courageous Not because I feel no fear But because You’ve made me brave You know my heart, Lord You know that I want to do something Anything To move the battle lines To bring the breakthrough But this … More The Stand
“A thief has only one thing in mind—he wants to steal, slaughter, and destroy. But I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect—life in its fullness until you overflow!” -John 10:10 tpt “Never doubt God’s mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than … More Monday Morning Meditations: Apprehending Abundance
“Why do you work so hard to find fault with yourself, when I gave everything to find you faultless?” This was the question I heard last night as I was wrestling through some things with the Lord. I didn’t have a good answer. I was pondering a significant area in my life where I really … More Faithful
There is a lot I’ve been pondering in my heart lately. Maybe one day some of it will find its way into words. Maybe not. But right here and now, there are a few things I KNOW that I feel compelled to declare… -He is good -He is faithful -He is not mocked—what is sown, … More The Imminent Harvest
I’m not normally at a loss for words. But lately I have been. Often, in fact. Believe it or not, at times, I run out of words. I run out of opinions. I run out of ideas. I run out of me. I don’t think it’s a bad thing. This isn’t some self-deprecating, “woe is … More Leaning
In Your hands You hold A thousand broken pieces Pieces of me All the pieces of my life Individually, they don’t make sense They don’t fit together But held in Your presence Over time Beauty is revealed As You take each broken piece And begin to fashion something new A picture begins to emerge What … More The Mosaic of My Life
Some things are worth the wait. I have visited Redding, CA many times. During many of those many times, I have desired to visit Burney Falls, about 65 miles northeast. Sometimes, I couldn’t fit the trip into my limited time in the area. Other times the weather didn’t cooperate, and it was either too hot … More Timing, Trust, and Triumph
There is so much more I want to tell you but you can’t bear it now.” I want to ache for what He wants to say, more than I do for what I need to hear. I want to be as aware of His longing and desires, as I am of my own. I want … More Wanting to Want More
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
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
“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
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
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
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