I placed my mantle of authority and anointing upon my successor, just like Elijah threw his cloak over Elisha. Elijah’s cloak was probably linen or some other natural fabric. The one I placed on her shoulders was a gold, sparkly . . . .

Scripture is full examples like King Ahab. No matter how far His people have fallen away from Him, God shows them mercy when they turn their face to Him. . . .

Today, I am astonished, again, by God’s grace to the repentant. King Ahab gets my vote for the most, evil king in the whole history of Israel. He followed idols and . . .

Here’s the secret: The gospel of grace has made you, non-Jewish believers, into coheirs of His promise through your union with Him. And you have now become members of His body – one with the Anointed One! Ephesians 3:6 TPT

With the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the secret is out. God intended, from eternity past, to . . . .

The story of King Jeroboam, first king of divided Israel (c. 920 BC), is so filled with drama and intrigue that it would make a great movie. How has Hollywood missed this opportunity? Are there no Bible readers in Hollywood?

My opening scene would be the prophet Ahijah tearing Jeroboam’s new cloak into 12 pieces . . . .

Margie was already a grandma with white hair when I met her. Yet, she was one of the most beautiful women in my life. She was a volunteer at the prayer ministry I had just joined. I loved serving on Margie’s prayer team because she bubbled with joy and enthusiasm for the Lord. Often when she spoke of her Savior, her passion . . .

The Words You speak to me are worth more than all the riches and wealth in the whole world! Psalm 119:72 TPT

I read this Psalm while sitting on the floor in God’s presence. I wondered would I still sit on the floor, in self-abasement, if I had all the riches and wealth in the whole world? I needed no time to think about it. My answer is an emphatic, “YES!”

Sitting on the floor is my position of . . . .

King David is described in scripture as “a man after God’s own heart.” I had assumed God was referring to David’s heart of worship. That is what David is famous for. David wrote many of the psalms of praise. David established a rotation of worshipers to play and sing in the temple 24/7. But God is not highlighting David’s heart of worship. God is highlighting . . .

At a women’s retreat, years ago, the speaker asked, “In the light of eternity, does it really matter?” She was attempting to get us to let go of offences and move toward forgiveness. I took her advice and forgave . . . .

• Book Review of:

• Heaven

• By: Randy Alcorn

• Published by: Tyndale

What is on your “bucket list?” Are you hoping to hike the Grand Canyon or to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef? One of the important bucket list items to me was to visit the Holy Land. But there is no need to race all over the planet . . .

More than before, I feel like a stranger in a strange land. This world is not my home; my citizenship is in heaven (Phil. 3:20).

First, there was this worldwide plague . . . .

Lori was caught in a spider web of drug addiction and prostitution. Every time she tried to make a move, she became more entangled. Not that she was trying to free herself; she thought life was great. Yet, the pallor of death was upon her face. Photos from . . .