Introspectively Speaking…

We live in a world that focuses on the faults and shortcomings of those around us… Grudge holding, is that you?  Still holding hurts of years gone past and in doing so, allowing yourself to be held captive to the pain of “their fault!” or “should have, would have, could haves but didn’ts…”:   Or maybe […]

Proceed with Caution – Warning, Potential Hazardous Situation Ahead

As you know from my title, “Ex-Prodigal’s Daughter” I once was that prodigal, journeying back home… This morning, I got to thinking about how ol’ slewfoot tries to circle back around and use the same tricks of the past to trip you up again, if you are not careful and keep a watchful eye, he […]

Whatever is True, Whatever is Pure, Whatever is Lovely, Whatever is Admirable – Think on These…

Don’t let the “Negative Nellys” in this world pull you down to the bottom of the barrel.  Instead, we need to remember that we walk by faith and not by sight (see 2 Corinthians 5:7) and do not allow the negative report of others to tear down your faith.  Stand firm in He who has […]

Don’t Miss Your Lot…No Turning Back…

Holy Spirit turned my attention this week to the story of Lot and his wife. I believe that when Holy Spirit turns your head to different scriptures, it’s for a reason and as I prayed and thought more about Lot’s wife, I believe the reason God brought it to my attention is because He wants […]

A Modern, Yet Very Old Tale…

Sometimes, the only one left holding the stones – is us, ourselves. If God can forgive you, isn’t it time you forgave yourself? “Go now and sin no more.” (John 8:11) “How did I ever get to this point?”  She wondered as she stood there shivering, trying to inconspicuously pull up the strap of her […]

Humpty Dumpty Moments

Humpty Dumpty moments… Have you had one? Come on, be honest with yourself… I know I have… “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18) We have all heard the story of Humpty Dumpty, haven’t we?  Ask yourself this – How close are you to falling off the edge of the wall of your […]