When it comes to God, no really isn’t in my vocabulary. Besides pretty much giving Him a blanket yes before I know the question, there have been many very specific yeses, in regard to very specific invitations. Usually, the invitation seemed weighty and came with a specific assignment. Usually, there were many confirming words, much … More Every Yes Matters
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
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
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
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. —Hebrews 10:35 I am the Promise Giver, and I am the Promise Keeper. I see you growing anxious and searching for someone, anyone, who will continue to confirm the promises I have spoken over your life. But beloved, isn’t enough that I have spoken? My … More From His Heart to Yours: March 17, 2017
Sometimes you need to keep things simple–really simple. Really, sometimes you just need to go back to basics. I’ve been in that place lately. On one hand, it is a ridiculously exciting time to be alive. I feel a shift in the spiritual atmosphere that I’ve never felt before. I’ve heard amazing testimonies on a larger … More Back to Basics
“Lazarus is dead. And for your sakes, I’m glad I wasn’t there, for now you will really believe.” –John 11:14-15 NLT Funny how a particular passage of scripture can speak to you deeply through the years, but then one day you hear it as if you’ve never heard it before. You see it like you’ve … More When Lazarus is Dead …
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. —Romans 8:28 In all things. Not some things. Not most things. Not almost all things … In all things. And we know that in all things God works for the … More In All Things
Walk with me, beloved. I took his hand and we began walking down a brightly lit corridor. Almost immediately, I saw a large red door. This must be it! The door he promised to open for me! I stood waiting with anticipation. I just knew that door would open any minute … It didn’t. I … More Worth the Wait
“Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” – Acts 3:6 The man had been crippled since birth. Every day someone placed him there so he could beg from those entering the temple courts. He wasn’t looking for healing – … More Waiting at the Gate Called Beautiful
It has finally hit me that it really is Christmas time. Almost a week into December there is no longer any denying that Christmas is nearly upon us. I even decorated my little tree, lit a fire, and put on some Christmas music this afternoon in reluctant acquiescence to the reality of the season. The … More Looking for Faith on the Earth
Cindy Powell 