Control Relinquished

I desire a revival. A spiritual revival that first begins in our personal lives, permeates into our communities, and eventually transforms our nation and our world. "Where and how can this revival happen?" you ask. I recently watched the movie "War Room" and sense that revival can happen when all that prayer power is put into practice. If you haven't seen the movie, I strongly urge you to! I truly believe this can be life-changing. In all honesty, prayer and intercession does not come easy for me. Back when I served in missions in South East Asia, I spent many hours kneeling on the cement floor interceding for the persecuted church and various ministries. I sensed the Holy Spirit's presence among these mighty women of God, who willingly spent 15 hours a week in prayer for their church, community, and the lost of their nation . Many times my human mind wandered, my back ached, or my feet numbed. But when I could finally get past my comforts and my self

Today, in honor of love, marriage, and Valentine's Day I wanted to re-share one of my most-read posts! Even though our marriage is almost 2 years older, this all still rings true! Also, don't forget that my giveaway of two awesome books ends tomorrow!! See Friday's post on how to enter!! ******************************************************************************* Eight years ago, I said, "I Do" to the love of my life. It was difficult for me to comprehend when people said they are more in love with their spouse after many years of marriage than they were on their wedding day. But, it's true. Even though I thought my heart would burst with love for my husband-to-be on the dawn of May 13, 2006, I now think my entire being could burst with love for my husband, just 8 wild, fulfilling, crazy-fast years later. We're not just talking about the heart-stopping, physical, passionate 'eros' love anymore...it has molded into the true, uncondi

It's hard to believe that this month marks 2 years since I began blogging! I pray that it has been as life-giving and impacting for your spiritual life as it has been for me to write what God lays on my heart.  It's a new year and a new season of my life, when I think about the fact that my youngest child will enter pre-school later this year. With those changes, one most certainly reflects on the "what now?" questions. My life has been consumed by the demands of motherhood for the past 8 years (and most certainly will continue!) But, recognizing the potential time for a career or the time to explore an interest definitely is a new and exciting thought. As I've prayed and thought about these changes, I felt God asking me to put more time, effort, and thought into my writing and blog. I feel a deep, burning desire and calling to someday write a book and focused writing will be an instrumental piece of that final goal. I do not go into this naïvely. I know