Category Archives: Power Posts

Philippians 3:13 I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’veContinueContinue reading “Don’t Look Back!”

Romans 12: 1-2 MSG 1 So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. 2 Don’t become so well-adjusted toContinueContinue reading “True Worship”

When I was younger, I had the next 20 years of my life all mapped out. Graduate from high school. Go to college. Major in Biology/ Pre-Med. Attend medical school. Become a successful M.D., an Ob/ Gyn. How many of you know that my life didn’t exactly turn out that way? Now, some of itContinueContinue reading “Dream Again”

Today, I’d like to share my heart with you. I’ve been in a season of waiting and preparation. On the one hand, it’s been very rewarding. On the other, it’s been quite a challenge. The reward is that I’ve been able to hone in on my spiritual growth and tend to the areas in whichContinueContinue reading “You Can’t Stop Now!”

In the X-Men series, Jean is considered to be the most powerful of all the X-men. She is so powerful that Dr. Charles Xavier has to control her mind in order to contain her power. On the other hand, his archnemesis, Magneto, wants to make her aware of the power she possesses but for allContinueContinue reading “X-MEN: What’s Your X-Story?”

In part 1, we dealt with getting naked before God. Today, I want to discuss the power that comes with getting naked before others. I once read a quote by Steven Furtick that said, “Don’t compare your behind the scenes with someone else’s highlight reel”. While pondering this quote, I thought about how our timelinesContinueContinue reading “Get Naked: Part 2”

We are imperfect beings living in a sinful world that encourages catering to your desires and being led by impulse instead of wisdom. Constantly, we are told the lie that we can be whatever we want to be and that is the only way to happiness. The truth is… both are dangerous. There is noContinueContinue reading “Get Naked: Part I”

On Monday, we focused mainly on giving grace to others. Today, I’d like to concentrate on being partakers of grace. While contemplating what the most powerful illustrations of grace in my life have been, my marriage was the first to come to mind. When I met my husband, I had built a self-created emotional barricadeContinueContinue reading “My Lessons on Grace: 2”

For most of my childhood, my mother wrestled with drug addiction. I even remember periods when my sister and I would be alone for days. There were times when I knew we were in harm’s way but I am grateful for the gracious protection of God. Eventually, our grandparents took us in and raised usContinueContinue reading “My Lessons on Grace: 1”

Referencing Genesis 22 and Job 13:15 For the past few weeks, I have been meditating on the story of Abraham and Isaac. Today, I’d like to share another point from the story that blessed me. The story of Abraham is one of great faith. The Lord blessed Abraham and Sarah with a son, Isaac inContinueContinue reading “When the Blessing Becomes a Sacrifice”