Did You Know the Holy Spirit Prays for You?

Did You Know the Holy Spirit Prays for You?  The third person of the Trinity can be the forgotten God. We often miss His work by simply forgetting Who He is and what He is doing in our lives. God is triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And all the divine attributes of God and Jesus are also in the Holy Spirit. When you believe and receive Jesus, God moves into you in the person of the Holy Spirit, guiding…

Coming to the Word Expecting

Coming to the Word Expecting The past week has been tough. I’ve felt down, a little wonky and weird. I’m in limbo with a lot of my work. We are finishing up school. Usually I’m in the middle of planning next year’s curriculum and getting everything lined up so we can enjoy the summer. We are now halfway through July and we have zero books for next year, and I haven’t planned a thing!  We miss our pool, our friends,…

The God Who Sees: Psalm 139

The God Who Sees: Psalm 139 When I think about the psychics and mystics, I have to admit I have a Hollywood version whirling around in my mind—the gypsy-like woman in golden bangles with long dark hair, beads in the doorway, and smoke swirling around a crystal ball.   So I did a little real-life research. Did you know the fortune telling industry in the United States was a two billion dollar industry in 2015? With over 80,000 businesses associated…

Does Prayer Even Matter?

Does Prayer Even Matter?  What role does prayer play in my life? I have had to ask that question because my own heart is so prone to wander. When I say that, I mean my heart would rather sleep in, skip the prayer request time, or simply say vague, “God bless…..” kind of prayers. I’ve always struggled with making prayer a priority. Although I’ve made positive steps, I still struggle with this spiritual discipline. I think my perfectionist tendencies sees…