In Case of Disappointment, Break Glass (Part 3): Make Room

This is the second post in a 4-part series. Read part 2: Frustrated Desire and Faith. A few minutes into my heart-to-heart with the Father about those pesky missing lace curtains, I remembered God’s specific word that morning: “Make room…for Me to move.” I reflected some more on this instruction from Him. Then, I found […]

Church, It’s Time to Intercede (Part 2): Wake up to the Harvest

This is the second post in a 2-part series. Read part 1. “‘Why was there no man when I came? When I called, why was there none to answer? Is My hand so short that it cannot ransom? Or have I no power to deliver?’” –The Lord, Isaiah 50:2a-d As I examine myself and the […]

Church, It’s Time to Intercede (Part 1): When Hope Meets Compassion

“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, […]

In Case of Disappointment, Break Glass (Part 2): Frustrated Desire and Faith

This is the second post in a 4-part series. Read part 1: Heart Check. So this curtains scenario… Sigh. After breathing in, I calmed myself down by honestly spilling my emotions before God. I’ve had many, many times to practice this with Him, so it wasn’t too hard to get started. And then…I um, well… […]

In Case of Disappointment, Break Glass (Part 1): Heart Check

“When I saw, reflected upon it; I looked and received instruction.” (excerpt from Proverbs 24:30-34) Missing lace curtains. Sigh. That is how my day started. But in this little event, God showed me something important about Himself.