Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t read or seen the movie “The Shack” you may not want to continue on. It took me three attempts to watch the movie because it was too real and heartbreaking. When I finally did, I was thoroughly inspired by the characters. God is a strong Black woman, Jesus; a Middle-EasternContinue reading “Holy Spirit”
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Walking with Jesus
I do guided imagery at night sometimes when I can’t sleep. It is also an effective prayer tool. Jesus saw that I was sad, grieving my sister – He asked if I would join Him on a walk. And we did, through beautiful gardens, with fragrant blooms and delightful colors. He told me that theContinue reading “Walking with Jesus”
Moved to Tears
Today in church, I was moved to crying during this song. I have heard before and always have the same reaction. Palm Sunday is such an emotionally potent day. Imagine being Jesus, you arrive to Jerusalem, the people are waving palm fronds at you, laying down their garments for your lowly donkey to walk over,Continue reading “Moved to Tears”
The Wishing Machine
Today as I hold tight onto a prayer request, hoping that Jesus will push this one through, I am reminded and have confessed to; that God is not a wishing machine. We cannot go to Him when we have exhausted all earthly attempts at solving the issue. He must be our FIRST line of defense.Continue reading “The Wishing Machine”
Healing Pieces
At one time or another, we have begun the healing process. Perhaps emotionally from a broken heart, or physically from a surgical procedure. There are literally so many types of pain and hurt, there is no one cure. I’ve been healing from a four-inch incision in my lower back. Thanks to meds, I rarely haveContinue reading “Healing Pieces”
Pieces of Happenstance
Did you know that happenstance means “something that happens by chance?” As bible-believing Christians, we don’t believe in luck, chance or coincidence. We pray, hope and believe instead. The word coincidence is used only once in the New Testament, and it was by Jesus Himself in the parable of the Good Samaritan. In Luke 10:31,Continue reading “Pieces of Happenstance”
Pieces of Reconciliation
As a writer, I am enthralled by words; what they mean, the purpose they serve, how to use them correctly. Oftentimes I come across a word that seems important; but I am not familiar with it. Reconciliation is that word for me right now. We die to our old selves, becoming new in Christ. ThereContinue reading “Pieces of Reconciliation”
Pieces of Forgiveness
I have struggled personally with the act of forgiveness. Some resentment harbored over 30 years of my life. Imagine. Withholding forgiveness to another human being when Jesus forgives ME every day, sometimes many times a day. I am not without sin. How did it ever become my place to judge the actions of another? ItContinue reading “Pieces of Forgiveness”
Pieces of Discernment
Oftentimes we are given a scripture or thought to spend time figuring out. Maybe it was easily understandable — but other times, we can’t make heads or tails over the meaning, or if it’s even a message for US. This is when spiritual discernment steps in. Find a trusted advisor, someone who is spiritually sound,Continue reading “Pieces of Discernment”
Questioning Pieces
(From my personal meditation journal) I spent decades asking God why my mom had to die. I finally – let it go. There are circumstances we will not know until we meet Jesus in person. I don’t know how to pray when “I” have pain; so I say The Lords Prayer and it comforts me Continue reading “Questioning Pieces”
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