My father set an expectation when I went away to college that I would visit him often, especially for the holidays. He loves me and was going to miss me. My father longs to spend time in my presence simply because he loves me.

My Heavenly Father has the same longings in His heart . . . .

From the burning bush, God stated that the goal of the exodus is that His people could sacrifice to (worship) Him. The ten plaques and miraculous signs and dramatic exit distract from the main purpose. God was and is calling out to Himself worshipers.

God established, . . .

While Israel played the harlot, a remnant of priests continued to worship and serve the One True God. Therefore, God commended and blessed the sons of Zadok for their faithfulness.

God blessed them by saying:

Jesus refused to have His schedule dictated by the demands and needs around Him. He knew His purpose, and that was His focus.

Living in India clarified my purpose because the . . .

The United States of America had been an independent country less than forty years when she sent out her first foreign missionary: Adonirom Judson. Have you every heard of him? I hadn’t. I am praising God that someone invested the time and effort to bring his story to light.

During the 16th and 17th century, the corporate church . . . .

Early in my Christian walk I thought Heaven was the goal. I set my sights on walking on those streets of gold and swimming in that river of life. But while Heaven is a beautiful place full of glory and wonders, it is not the goal.

The highest goal is . . . .

Have you always wanted to play an instrument but felt like you did not have the talent or the time to learn? That was me.

I had tried to learn piano as a kid, and I remember . . . .

God gave the prophet Daniel wild visions pertaining to the future of God’s people. Most of his visions needed angelic interpretation. This verse is from one of those interpretations.

The angel was explaining that one of the kings (horns) of the 4th earthly kingdom . . .

I love a dramatic healing testimony, and this is dramatic as they come! Art Sanborn broke his neck . ..

I had the American Dream, and yet my heart felt empty. I had a handsome husband and a beautiful baby and a home of my own. Yet peace eluded me. . . .

The BIG reveal is the painting above. I am pleased that my publisher chose my painting representing “Identity” for the cover art of my upcoming book.

“Chosen: Understanding your Identity and Authority from Ephesians” is the title of the book.

We are excited . . . .

A woman called our prayer ministry about a broken relationship with her ex-husband. She had to deal with him to see her kids, but their interactions were stressful and draining due to the strife.

As we prayed for her, God showed me a tiny cog turning a much larger wheel in a machine works. The impression I had was . . .