I wanted to see if we could just take some time today during our “In His Presence” time to meditate on God’s love for us. Remember the story from the Bible when God instructed Moses to build a tabernacle? The very name means “dwelling place.” …
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In His Presence #15: Sovereign God
This morning, I put three paper cups upside down on the breakfast table and labeled them 1 through 3. Before the kids arrived to eat, I placed three small sweet treats under the cups (a Hershey’s Kiss, a marshmallow, and a pack of Sweet Tarts). …
In His Presence #14: No Substitute for God’s Word
If you haven’t written any New Year’s resolutions, I have two suggestions that are a must. I told my children there are two things I hope they learn from me above all else: to read the Bible and pray daily. Our preacher made a great …
In His Presence #12: Finding a Special Place to Pray
I wanted this week’s In His Presence article to be one of encouragement. It’s tough to carve out those daily times with the Lord, especially this time of year when things can get pretty hectic with the oncoming holidays. But I want to encourage you …
In His Presence #11: Overcoming in His Power
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that …
In His Presence #10 : After the Waiting Comes the Laughter
Abraham and Sarah waited on the Lord for a long time. He had told them that they would have a baby. I find it encouraging that after the wait, came the “laughter.” Isaac’s name means laughter. Psalm 27:13 says, I would have lost heart, unless …
In His Presence #9: His Still, Small Voice
I really wanted to hear from God this morning. I’ve been craving it. I know He speaks and I’ve felt His Presence. I long for that. I thought it was a matter of stillness, so I tried to quiet my mind – which was utter …
In His Presence #8: God of this Family
It had been a hard day mentally and spiritually for my family. The radio blared in my minivan as I tried to focus on praising the Lord. My head was telling me even the Lord could have problems calming this massive storm. As I drove …
In His Presence #7: Get Rid of the Baggage
Okay, so I just had a little praise service right in the van on the way home and I couldn’t wait to share with you what I felt like the Lord was telling me to tell you. Do you ever just get your radio pumped …
In His Presence #6: Isaiah 43
A friend shared how Isaiah 43 spoke to her during her quiet time recently. Later, I decided to read this chapter and it was just what I needed! I pulled out some highlights from the chapter that blessed me. “Do not fear, for I have …