One thing I’ve always known about myself was who I am.  Now, I may not have always been happy with who I am, and I’m not afraid to admit it, but I’ve known Carla.  I may not have always had all of the puzzle pieces in place, and I definitely can say that I have not walked totally, correctly, and precisely on the path that God has placed me on.  But, I’ve known me.  There was even a time when I didn’t love me, but she was there, I was stuck with her, and she remains here today.

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Someone posted online that God had been placing in their spirit the message of “wait”.  I was happy she posted that because it resonated with me. Spoke to me. Confirmed some things in me.

I’m waiting…

Being patient as I do so.  Trusting God that on the other side of the waiting will be the blessing. (more…)

That was the theme of our Prayer Breakfast on Saturday. What a wonderful event! It was a true spiritual success.  God is awesome and I am so thankful that He allowed me the privilege of coordinating my church’s first Prayer Breakfast.  This was part of our Women’s Ministry, and I was happy to do what I could.

God was truly in the midst of this and it was His guidance that directed me in every way. (more…)

I had a great experience last night as I taught Bible Study at church. I love teaching and leading people in God’s Word, but also in empowering them.  What I appreciate and thank God for is the fact that people seem to feel comfortable enough with me and they realize that they are free to interact, participate, and ask questions. That is my teaching style and this is what I set out to do whenever I teach, and with whatever I teach. (more…)

I ran across this article I wrote for my newsletter.  The date of the writing (March 2003) reminds me that this was when the painful “stuff” of my life hit the fan.  I hope you read it with an open heart. Please realize that I am speaking from experience and from the love and guidance of God.  I LIVED what I wrote – or better yet, I WROTE what I lived.  I pray that this releases someone today to freedom. (more…)

“So Moses brought their case before the LORD and the LORD said to him, “What Zelophehad’s daughters are saying is right. You must certainly give them property as an inheritance among their father’s relatives and turn their father’s inheritance over to them.  ~Numbers 27:5-7 (NIV)

One definition of “inheritance” is “birthright”.  Meaning, simply, a right that one has because they were born into something of value.  As parents, we want to leave an inheritance for our children.  We want them to be blessed with something that is special and of value.  We work hard so that we may have something to leave with them once we pass.  Also, we desire that our personal and sentimental possessions are left with them.

I cherish my mother’s high school class ring that I inherited.  The ring is now an antique, but it wasn’t a particularly “valuable” piece of jewelry in a monetary sense.  However, it holds deep sentimental value for me. (more…)

“And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.” ~Mark 14:13

Intricate.  Precise.  Exact.  Intentional.  Those are only a few words that I can think of to describe God’s modus operandi, or His mode of operation — His “M.O.”.  God’s way of doing things are never coincidental.  In fact, I do not believe in coincidences.  Everything happens for a reason, and with God, this is most true.

I am praising and thanking God right now for the little things that seemed so insignificant to me. (more…)

“O lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.  Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.”  ~Psalm 139:1-4

I love drama.  Oh, not the kind of drama that reeks havoc in one’s life, but drama that portrays itself on the tube, the stage, or the big screen.  Give me a good movie that is full of characters that move me and you’ve made me a very happy woman.   (more…)

“You are witnesses, and God also, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe; as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children, that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.” I Thessalonians 2:10-12 (NKJV)

I really don’t want to sound like a cliche`, but I can’t help what I’m about to say.  When I think about the goodness of Jesus, and all He’s done for me, I can dance, dance, dance….all day!  Hello!  Yes, I really feel that way. When I think about how God has blessed me, is blessing me, and will bless me, I can’t help but rejoice! (more…)