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Pushing Against God

And when the cloud departed from above the tabernacle, suddenly Miriam became leprous, as white as snow. Then Aaron turned toward Miriam, and there she was, a leper” Numbers 12:10 NKJV We suffer consequences when we push against God. It’s a dangerous thing to do, but most of us have done it. But, when Miriam pushed against God, it was a public all-out assault which brought into question Moses’ call and anointing. In a prideful attempt to usurp her brother’s authority, she sha

Sep 1

Fit for a Queen

Kings and queens still reign. Who determines who rules and reigns? God does. He always has, even back in biblical times. Queen Esther wasn’t always Queen Esther. Sure, she was born for this, but she was not born royal. Her life began like most of ours – with normal parents – except they were Jews who lived in exile. Her ancestors had been carried away into captivity (as prophesied) by Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. I suspect her life was quite normal until the day her p

Jul 31

Laughter

“And Sarah said, ‘God has made me laugh, and all who hear will laugh with me’ ” Genesis 21:6 NKJV. Nothing lifts the spirits like laughter. When I was a young girl, I was told it’s the best medicine for whatever ails you. Along those lines, I do believe it’s good for the heart and soul. Comedians have made it their life’s work. People pay good money to laugh at their jokes and stories. After all, who doesn’t love a good laugh? Mark Twain said, “Against the assault of laughter

Jul 1

Found

“Now the Angel of the Lord found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, By the spring on the way to Shur”. (Genesis 16:7) NKJV I have a terrible sense of direction. I’ve been lost often. Having a GPS has made things better, but I still get turned around sometimes and end up just short of my destination. If you’ve ever lost your way, you know the stress it causes. Since Genesis 16:7 suggests that Hagar was found, one would assume she’d been lost. But Hagar was not lost! S

Jun 1

Satisfaction

May1, 2026 Years ago, I thought God gave me a word for someone, and when I told my husband about it, he replied. “That’s a word for you, not him.” It turns out that he was right, as usual. It certainly was a word for me. Over the years, however, I’ve discovered that satisfaction is a faith-packed word for all believers. Eve sure could have used some satisfaction in her life. Particularly on the day that she encountered the enemy. Finding satisfaction in God requires faith. At

May 1

Beauty

As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “I know what a beautiful woman you are Genesis 12:11 NIV Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. That means what one perceives as beauty is an individual thing. You may deem something quite beautiful, while others may not. Do our eyes lie? Of course not. But, our idea of beauty has been shaped by many variables. Things like age, culture, socio-economic conditions, race, even religion impact our perception. Most of us

Apr 1

Obedience

"And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression” 1 Timothy 2:14 NKJV Eve was deceived. That means the enemy thoroughly duped her, and she was led astray. Adam, however, was not. He made a conscious decision to eat the forbidden fruit. When he sinned against God, his eyes were wide-open. He knew the fruit of that tree was off the menu. Scripture confirms Adam had clear instructions from God. “And the LORD God commanded the man, [Adam] saying

Mar 1

God Reigns

"You yourselves [Esther and Mordecai] write a decree concerning the Jews, as you please, in the king’s name, and seal it with the king’s signet ring; for whatever is written in the king’s name and sealed with the king’s signet ring no one can revoke” (Esther 8:8) NKJV. God raises up and takes down leaders. He, alone, knows the man or woman for the job. I find that fascinating since some leaders are evil and corrupt. Does God use them? You bet He does. As alarming as that

Feb 1

Praying

But the children struggled together within her; and she said, “If all is well, why am I like this?” So she went to inquire of the Lord. Genesis 25:22 NKJV Biblical scholars have described Rebekah as follows: beautiful, vivacious, friendly, outgoing, unselfish, energetic, and possessing a servant’s heart. That’s quite a resume, but there was more. She’s also identified as hospitable and humble. It’s interesting to discover that even with all those remarkable qualities, somethi

Jan 5