“Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.  For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night.”  Psalm 90:2,4 Do you remember the show “The Twilight Zone“? It talks about life in a different dimension. The fifth dimension to be exact. It is a place lying between the pit of man’s fears and the summit of his knowledge. Do you ever wonder if God is in another dimension? God is not bound by our limitations. God is entirely unrestricted by time. His way’s…

“For my eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from me, nor is their iniquity concealed from my eyes.”  Jeremiah 16:17 (ESV) Hey guys, can we talk about something embarrassing for a minute?  I want to talk about my kitchen dish rag.   I’m a little embarrassed to ask you this question because I am afraid you will think I am gross or something.  OK, here it goes….do your dish rags stink?  Do you have that?  Do you have stinky, icky, dirty dish rags in your sink or am I the only one? It’s embarrassing to bring this up and talk about it because I feel like I…

“And you, beloved, are the light of the world.  A city built on a hilltop cannot be hidden.  Similarly, it would be silly to light a lamp and then hide it under a bowl.  When someone lights a lamp, she puts it on a table or a desk or a chair, and the light illumines the entire house.  You are like the illuminating light. Let your light shine everywhere you go, that you may illumine creation so men and women everywhere may see your good actions, may see creation at its fullest, may see your devotion to Me, and may turn and praise your Father in heaven because of it.” …

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”  Philippians 4:6 I grew up having to get “fancy” for certain things.  Going to church was one of the things.  At my house, Church was the main event of the week, and you had to start prepping for it on Saturday night.  After all, “fancy” doesn’t’ just happen! Pink sponge rollers, do you remember those?  What about the beehive hair dryer?  Every Saturday night us three girls would take our showers and wait in line for mom to brush out our hair and put in the pink sponge rollers. …

Bible Verse: “And without faith, it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him” Hebrews 11:6 “Don’t run with scissors.” If you know me, you know that those first two words are not necessary. I have many hobbies, I love to read, I love to write, and I love to quilt.  I do not, however, enjoy races or competition of any kind. “If you see me running, call 911, it is a safe bet I am being chased by bad people” However, training for my Faith Walk is something I do daily.  I…

“The effectual fervent prayers of a righteous man availeth much.”   James 5:16 KJV I love words, especially strong words.  That is why when I read this verse; the word “Fervent” stood out to me.  I wanted to know why the word fervent was used in this verse about prayer and why it was important. Let’s look at this verse with fervent eyes.  The word fervent means “enthusiastic.”  Some of the synonyms of fervent include: zealous, passionate, and intense.  One of my biggest goals for this year is to have a stronger, deeper, more effectual prayer life.  I am tired of keeping my prayers on the surface, glossing over the…

Bible Verse:  “But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law.  God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the last so that he could adopt us as his very own children.  And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.”  Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child.  And since you are his child, God has made you his heir.”  Galatians 4:4-7 {NLT} The Big Cheese, that is my dad.  Growing up we would eat at a local…

 Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.  Be sober-minded; be watchful.  Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.  Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.  1 Peter 5:7-9 ESV   “Take time to do what makes you happy.” “Self-Care is how you take your power back.” “Put yourself at the top of your To-Do list.” “You owe yourself.”  What do all these sayings have in common?  They are not accurate.  They are ways for the prowler to divert your attention from the truths that…

When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them.  Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.  Luke 24:30-31 I am all about cloak and dagger mystery stories.  If I am going to read fiction, it is going to be a mystery. Some people refer to Luke’s story about the two disciples and the road to Emmaus as the greatest mystery revealed. Let me set the scene for you:  These two disciples, friends of Jesus, start on their journey home.  They have just witnessed the horrible and painful death, no,…