We’ve been discussing this never ending thing in our lives called waiting. A few years ago, I went through a season when the Lord just said, “not now” when it came to my speaking and I was frustrated. I had a strong feeling that He was saying “later”, but what was I to do in…
Thank you everyone for the great stories on how waiting has been a huge part in your history with God. It is refreshing to hear of victories and good to hear you depending on the Lord while you are still waiting. Listening to a sermon online, I heard this statement, “Sometimes God says “yes”, sometimes…
If you are joining me here today from Encouragement for Today with Proverbs 31, welcome! Today we want to share with each other our stories of when we have waited and seen God’s perfect and good gifts. I’ll go first by starting at the end of my story! Just a few short days ago, I…
Last week, my husband, son and I headed to Appalachian State University for freshman orientation. Wow…it is really here. College. This time of entering college is a transition that is both joyful and stressful; adjustments are everwhere. Conversations with our students can really be helpful as the time approaches. Try to find some time; lunch…
With Sunday being Fourth of July, it has my mind thinking of warfare. We are so fortunate to live in a country where men and women are willing to fight daily to guarantee the freedoms we have here in America. As believers, we are also in a spiritual battle whether we acknowledge that battle or…
In a recent study by the Barna Group, I was very surprised to read that nearly three-quarters of teenagers felt they would have a close, personal relationship with God (72%)when they grow up. The word that caught me in this study was the word, “would have”. Is there something that they are waiting for? What…