I am currently praying for many who are in need of a breakthrough, and it is encouraging to remember the greatest breakthrough in history. Jesus broke through the barrier of sin to make a way for us to come near to God. On the cross, Jesus spoke, “It is finished.” (John 19:30). At that moment, the veil, which separated the …
Mighty Women Who Rise Up
“Village life in Israel ceased, ceased until I, Deborah, arose, arose a mother in Israel.” Judges 5:7 Deborah was a spiritual leader as well as a political leader at a time when a woman in leadership was rare. In a man’s world, she was a judge who held court under a palm tree – doesn’t that sound like a pretty …
Like It or Not, Change is Inevitable
One of my best friends tells everyone I love change while she is opposed to it. My husband and I both grew up in Air Force families which allowed us many opportunities to embrace change. After saying “I do” 25 years ago, we’ve stayed put in Oklahoma. Although we haven’t endured drastic changes like a cross-country move, we still experience …