Still, Small Voice

When you need direction from God, wouldn’t it be helpful to get some type of huge announcement or spectacular display so there’s no doubt what God wants you to do? How about an audible voice like that of Morgan Freeman, an enormous billboard, or the heat of a burning bush? We watch and wait for … Continue reading Still, Small Voice →

Cloud of Hope

What are you waiting for God to do in your life?  Are there prayers that seem unanswered or ignored by God?  Is He offering you small glimpses of hope that you've overlooked, misunderstood, or even taken for granted? We live in a fast-paced society where we expect everything to happen right away.  Fast food delivered … Continue reading Cloud of Hope →

The God Who Sees Me

Have you ever felt like such a small piece of this world that you don’t really matter, that God doesn’t care or even know what is going on in your life? Genesis 16 tells the story of Hagar, an Egyptian slave girl for Sarai who was getting old and had no child. Her husband Abram … Continue reading The God Who Sees Me →

Change Your Focus (Repost)

I learned a valuable Grammy lesson today.  No matter how precious that grand baby is, do not sit and gaze at her as she sits in the baby swing just swinging away! Somehow it caused a bad case of motion sickness. The room began to spin out of control, and  I suddenly found myself on … Continue reading Change Your Focus (Repost) →

Peaceful Maneuvers

A few years ago, we took the youth group on a float trip down the Illinois River. Many of the kids had never been river rafting. They learned that there were many obstacles to overcome, such as trees that can knock you into the water or rocks that can flip your raft. It took awhile … Continue reading Peaceful Maneuvers →