Smoke Signals

Smoke Signals

“A fire shall always be burning on the altar; it shall never go out.” — Leviticus 6:13 I had the privilege of visiting the outback of Australia. I heard stories of the original Aboriginal people as they lived in the outback under very difficult circumstances. The...
Waiting and Waiting and Waiting

Waiting and Waiting and Waiting

“Until the time that His word came to pass the word of the Lord tested him.”  — Psalm 105:19 (NKJV) Did you ever wait and wait for an answer to prayer as you claimed a promise out of Scripture? I certainly have which is why I was glad to have this...
The Ultimate Expression of Love

The Ultimate Expression of Love

We have just celebrated Valentine’s Day in which we try to express the love we have for those close to us. It can be frustrating and limiting to try to do so. We struggle to find the perfect gift be it jewelry,flowers or some desired object. It is a good time to...
Making Jesus Known

Making Jesus Known

At this season, we are focused on Jesus as a baby, but I read a prayer (not related to Christmas) in Pray The Word by Tiece L. King. I am asking that the Lord help me to leave the imprint of Jesus wherever I go, whatever I encounter, whoever I meet. I am referring to...
A Submitted Woman – Mary

A Submitted Woman – Mary

We have a tendency to glamorize the story of Jesus’ birth with shiny decorations, gold garlands and other festive objects that certainly were not present in the place where Jesus was born. I am not criticizing this, but I am thinking of Mary’s willingness...