Yes, that is a can of hairspray. But there’s a story around a can of hairspray worth sharing. Somewhere around 2010, we experienced a national shortage of critical anesthesia medications. The shortage included medications to put the patient to sleep, treat pain and anxiety, promote amnesia, muscle relaxation and even some antibiotics. The shortage continued for months. It was demoralizing and inexplicable. These drugs had been…
As the chaos of our days ensue, may I suggest: Don’t make the giants around you bigger than your God above you.
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Do not quit. Do not become bitter. Do not become depressed or anxious. Finish the work God has called you to do.
It’s funny how God works. One day a couple years ago, I was trying to figure out what my daughter Audrey’s gifts and callings were. How was she naturally inclined? I knew she loved to read, so I thought…maybe she should be an attorney. I proceeded to look up Alliance Defending Freedom online. ADF is a group of attorneys who fight for religious freedoms. Right there…
Not sure about you, but saying yes to God is scary. It is time consuming, expensive and it takes lot of energy. But it is also satisfying. I know many of you have had the same experience. I have heard your stories and bear witness to the Spirit at work within you. More than anything I feel called to “yes”. Yes, to Him. And yes to…
The devil always offers a counterfeit version. Last month, I sat with my girls Bible study and talked to them about sexual purity. Many of them want a boyfriend. They want to know they are known, chosen, pursued, fought for and loved. They want to believe they are worth dying for. Many mistakenly believe having a boyfriend means they are desirable. It means they are chosen,…
I’m guessing it was close to 9 years ago during my quiet time, I sensed God saying…Get your ducks in a row. Granted it was not a very theological message, but I got the point. For some time prior, I had sensed this increasing desire to be used by God to make a world-wide impact. Don’t worry it was as odd for me, as it must…
