“It comes up to come out. Let truth prevail!” – Margie Nix

Cause to Pause

Trying to be thankful for the numerous lessons in patience today! Man. Subway (the Walmart one) had one person working – and well, you can just imagine how long that took; after getting my supplies, the Walmart register locked up when I went to pay – and...

I Slump…I Remember

Today, I’m thankful for security. Security in Christ. Security in who He called me to be. For years I worried about what others thought of me. I even wished I could be someone else. I’m so grateful, several years ago, while in a self-pity induced...

A New Commandment

Even though it’s tempting, you just can’t treat people bad because they treat you bad. The temptation to do so is the enemy setting a trap. We must be aware of his devices and even more aware of the Lord’s love. It doesn’t mean we have to be...

I’ve Got To Work!

I had someone get a little irritated at me a while back because I might not be able to make it to an event (have had that happen a few times). I try to explain our life a little bit when this happens, in the whole ministry terminology…like,...

I Shrank My Shrug

While hanging laundry in my closet this morning, I sat down and cried. Hot, angry, hurt tears coursed down my cheeks. As I do quite often, I began a conversation with myself. “Why in the world are you crying?” “I shrank my shrug.” “Are you serious? Really? You’re...

Three Connections

Pondering connections tonight… I believe there are three types of connections we make in life: casual connections, continual connections, and Kingdom connections. You quickly realize which one you’ve made in just a little while in a new relationship....