I quit praying for eight years because the amount of resistance wore me down. But prayer is so transformative, I want you to be able to pray in health and power.
Almost every day right now, I'm struck with a new revelation in this one.
Some reflections on the black swan events that often accompany the call of God.
A crazy story of protection. What a miracle!
We don't need to dread transitions … keep following as the Spirit leads.
Come join me for a Zoom chocolate taste test on February 12 at 8:30pm. The Zoom call is free (come! Link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86716580809).Much more fun with chocolate. Order here: https://cocoafuture.org/products/worldwide-chocolate-tasting-individual-free-shipping
A joyful episode that probably should have been three episodes, but I was so happy, I was carried along in the flow until the words ran out.
Not a substitute for walking with the Holy Spirit, but it may be a practical tool if you've run into one too many walls of frustration.
On Testimony Tuesday, one of my recent stories that I keep pulling out to gaze on as a jewel.
God is a God of details, and we get to be as well. (A party recommendation I heartily endorse.)
And why the words on the homeopathy tube often have nothing to do with what the remedy actually does. To find out more, go here: https://happybooks.me/homeopathyemails
Reflections on the different gifts of the F(e)ast in different years.
A great question, with some trippy stories in the answer.
Perspective and prayer for the fatigue, frustration, and sense of dither.
Unexpected overlap in the life of prayer … or not.
Thinking about verbal paper cuts and normal human relationships.
The gift of iterations and the scientific method.
Understanding what is helpful for me and what is not.
God takes care of all his children (not just the missionaries and the ones we expect he'll care for).
As a highly responsible person, I think about this topic several times a year. Lord, bless us with the ability to celebrate when it's time to celebrate!
In The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, a vicar who ends up always being where he's supposed to be. Lovely.
A prayer of blessing over our learning in the year to come.
Not right denomination, right beliefs, right actions--look at the fruit. An interesting idea from Jim Wilder and Marcus Warner in The Solution of Choice. https://www.amazon.com/Solution-Choice-Neutralized-Western-Christianity/dp/1628904933
Striving, resting, grace, intention … one of the things I'm pondering in this season.
If you've already given up more than you'd wish … let's direct that to spiritual breakthrough!
Some of Adam's teaching on the prophetic. To order our book, Exploring Your Prophetic Words: https://happybooks.me/exploring
Periodically I need to preach this to myself.
Basic training on work and rest.
I understand magnifying something small, but how does one magnify something large?
Merry Christmas from my house to yours.
Loss of a homeland, loss of a naval base, loss of a war … singing the song of the Lord in the midst of the griefs.
Lord Jesus! Bless us with your solutions!
The challenge of recognizing when it's okay to end something, even when the beginning felt divinely inspired.
When ticket prices aren't sufficient to cover all the financial need. https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray
If we have not because we ask not … what does it look like to ask? https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray
One of the topics I keep turning over in my mind.(I think I recorded this in late summer … it took me a bit to be bold enough to post. So the topic would have been the first time I posted, had I posted when I recorded it.)https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray
After four years of searching and praying, I have a better sense of how I would reply if a king asked me what he could do for me. https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray
One of the dreams in my heart. I invite you to partner. https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray
Some of the dreams God has put on my heart. https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray
Thinking about the challenge of invitations.
The Lord is faithful … and so much gratitude that he puts generosity in the hearts of his people. https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray
God gives, I give, you give, we all give … yay! And this year's giving link: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray
I am thankful for capturing the details, because I had forgotten them! All about the cover art for our new book, https://happybooks.me/exploring
And today: longing fulfilled! So excited! To get our fabulous new book, go to https://happybooks.me/exploring
In the greenhouse of the Lord, we have permission to try.
What happens, overlaid with the beauty of what has gone before.
Some of the most festive things we have done as a family. Costco often has cheese flights around the holidays, and also tins with various cookies from Belgium and France. Chocolate taste tests: https://cocoafuture.org/collections/events-chocolate-tastings eBars Build-a-Box: https://www.ebars.com/store/build-a-box
This, through the lens of puzzles and art supplies and small groupings of furniture.
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