Search 10 years of Reflections on Jesus.
Adoniram Judson; Bound of Burma
The United States of America had been an independent country less than forty years when she sent out her first foreign missionary: Adonirom Judson. Have you every heard of him? I hadn’t. I am praising God that someone invested the time and effort to bring his story to light.
During the 16th and 17th century, the corporate church . . . .
Heaven is Not the Goal
Early in my Christian walk I thought Heaven was the goal. I set my sights on walking on those streets of gold and swimming in that river of life. But while Heaven is a beautiful place full of glory and wonders, it is not the goal.
The highest goal is . . . .
Invitation to Intimacy
Have you always wanted to play an instrument but felt like you did not have the talent or the time to learn? That was me.
I had tried to learn piano as a kid, and I remember . . . .
Possessing The Kingdom
God gave the prophet Daniel wild visions pertaining to the future of God’s people. Most of his visions needed angelic interpretation. This verse is from one of those interpretations.
The angel was explaining that one of the kings (horns) of the 4th earthly kingdom . . .
Walking Miracle
I love a dramatic healing testimony, and this is dramatic as they come! Art Sanborn broke his neck . ..
A Cross-Shaped Hole
I had the American Dream, and yet my heart felt empty. I had a handsome husband and a beautiful baby and a home of my own. Yet peace eluded me. . . .
The Big Reveal . . .
The BIG reveal is the painting above. I am pleased that my publisher chose my painting representing “Identity” for the cover art of my upcoming book.
“Chosen: Understanding your Identity and Authority from Ephesians” is the title of the book.
We are excited . . . .
A Cog in the Kingdom
A woman called our prayer ministry about a broken relationship with her ex-husband. She had to deal with him to see her kids, but their interactions were stressful and draining due to the strife.
As we prayed for her, God showed me a tiny cog turning a much larger wheel in a machine works. The impression I had was . . .
Widows and Orphans
“What are you doing for the widows and orphans?” God’s question stunned me. I felt like I was doing enough for God; I did not know how I would fit one more assignment on my plate.
I was studying God’s Word in seminary classes. I taught His Word in Sunday School at church. I organized . . .
Breath of God
The risen Christ breathed on His disciples filling them with the Holy Spirit. We are meant to remember how God fashioned Adam from the dust of the earth and breathed life into him (Gen. 2:7). When Jesus Christ breathed on His disciples, they received a new, spiritual life in the Holy Spirit. They were born again.
In the same breath, . . .
Betrayal
When Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus, he betrayed the other disciples as well. The disciples had formed a bond as they had continually walked with Jesus. Together they had grown in insight and understanding. Together they were sent out to preach and demonstrate the Kingdom of God. Equally they had been given the authority . . .
Lavish Devotion
As we celebrate Passover and Easter, I am praying to be like Mary (sister of Martha and Lazarus). Mary did all she could to honor Jesus. I want that to be true of me! The story of her lavish devotion to Jesus is recorded in three of the four gospels.
I am praying for my own story . . .