It seems I will never learn the lesson to “never say never.” In my life, this lesson has played out more times than I care to admit and yet, I continue to forget that never is a mere stones throw away from reality. My list of “nevers” is long and actually quite amusing from this perspective! And it is supplying me with an abundance of crow to consume as we go through this lean economic time.
Let’s see, I said I would never marry and if for some reason I did, …

“Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:10
Do you ever take time to just get silent before God?  Not in a way that says “I need something from you, so I am going to do this,”  but just to “be” with Him.  He instructs in His Word to do that, but it seems that far too many people are just too busy to be still before the Father and marvel at His creation.
I had the chance …

“Then [Ezra] told them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold.”
Nehemiah 8:10
Tuesdays are my favorite day of the week.  On that day at 1:30 PM PST, I meet with incredible people from all around this great land of ours and pray.  We are a group of people who …