Recently, I have been studying the Book of Romans and have been discovering the Gospel again in a fresh and exciting way. Doctrinal truths that I always read and thought I understood suddenly became deeper and more revelatory than I had ever experienced. In this energetic message, I share the revelation I received in a [...]
Continued from “Open Wounds: When the Hurt meets the Healer (Part 1)” Let’s review and expand on my Takeaways from my husband’s hand injury: Men – listen to your wives! I try not to be the “I told you so” wife, but for some reason, when it comes to the care of my family, my [...]
Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash “Cecily, we have to go to the hospital right NOW!” My husband, John, was standing in the doorway between the mudroom and the garage clutching his hand in a towel. He was still wearing his snow blowing gear and furry hat. It took me a few seconds to process [...]
Sometimes when I'm reading the Bible, I am prompted to write out the scripture as a prayer or a declaration for myself or for someone else. Other times, what I have read prompts me to write a prayer of dedication as I did in the journal excerpt below. As I am reading in Daniel chapter [...]
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Have you ever known that there is a change that you need to make in your life but you have absolutely NO desire to execute that change? Have you ever wrestled with the impossibility that you will be able to follow through or be successful in making the change you know is needed? Maybe you [...]
Life wounds every one of us. Disappointments, betrayal, our own mistakes, and the selfishness of others can leave deep and lasting wounds. Oftentimes, we think we have moved on from the situation that caused the wound and feel that time has healed it. It’s just water under the bridge. But underneath the scar tissue of [...]
Every now and then, my morning journaling time becomes more about what the Lord is saying to me than the other way around. These are the times that I feel as though I have hit the bulls-eye in my devotion time. After all, what's more meaningful - pouring out my prayers and requests to the [...]
(This is Part 2 of the message, Chain Breaker: Keys to overcoming depression and anxiety. See the last post for Part 1) God’s presence is our refuge. Psalm 62: 8 and 9 says, “Patiently wait for God alone, my soul! For He is the one who gives me confidence. He alone is my protector (my [...]
Over the years, I have struggled with depression & anxiety. And ADD. I had the trifecta of toilet-bowl thinking. But now I walk in more freedom and joy than ever thanks to 3 keys that I use to stay free from the captivity of depression and anxiety. You can be free, too!
We can be free from the bullying voice of shame. #AnswerTheDoor #Before&After
Thought for the day: Holding unforgiveness against those who have hurt us is as foolish and self-destructive as drinking poison hoping that the other person will die. Unforgiveness is a trap of the enemy based on legalism. Legally, we have the right to hold people's offenses against them. We have the right be feel angry, [...]
On Sunday, May 21st, the Lord impressed this word on my heart and I shared it with our congregation. (See note at bottom of post.) I the Lord declare that this is a new season. This is a season of Breakthrough – a season where you are rising to another level. This is a season [...]
Fruits That Remains: Lessons from my journals. These are excerpts from journals over the years. Some are more current than others. I love going back into my journals because I always get refreshed and re-learn the lessons that the Lord has taught me and that I have faithfully scribed. Strategies for spiritual warfare and for staying [...]
