"God doesn’t call the qualified. He qualifies the called." ~ Pastor Mark Batterson. Why does God call us to do something we are not qualified for? That’s what I’ve been asking Him lately. Moses is a good example of feeling unqualified for what God asked him to do. In Exodus 3, Moses is minding his own business while tending the flock of his father-in-law Jethro. He comes upon a burning bush and from this bush, God speaks to Moses. First, God tells him to take off his sandals because he is Continue Reading
The Golden Thread by Darlene Zschech
I’ve been a fan of Darlene’s for many years through her books and especially her music. I was saddened to learn of her cancer diagnosis and she mentions part of that journey in her words of The Golden Thread. I love that her husband Mark writes a note at the start with beautiful words about Darlene. He also mentions the Japanese art of Kintsugi that friends showed them. “This is a repair method that celebrates and emphasizes the beauty of broken, historic pottery pieces. Instead of hiding or Continue Reading
Alive in Heaven
Because the Lamb who stands at the center of the throne is their shepherd and they are His sheep, and He will lead them to the water of life. And God will dry every tear from their eyes. Revelation 7:17 (VOICE) Heaven has been in my thoughts a lot lately. I think one reason is the passing of Reverend Billy Graham. The following words have been viral on the Internet that Rev. Graham has said. “Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. Continue Reading